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Katie Connolly is an Associate Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Optometry, serving as Chief of Pediatric and Binocular Vision Services, Director of the Myopia Management Clinic, and residency coordinator for the Pediatric Optometry Residency. Her multifaceted role spans clinical leadership, education, and international vision care initiatives.
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry (2014)
- Residency in Pediatric Optometry at Indiana University School of Optometry (2015)
Dr. Connolly's research and clinical expertise centers on pediatric vision disorders, with emphasis on amblyopia, strabismus, and myopia control as local principal investigator for the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG). Her work drives sustainable vision care models through community screenings and international programs like See Better. Learn Better in Jamaica, which has delivered over 15,000 screenings since 2017 under Ministry of Health endorsement.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Indiana’s Young Optometrist of the Year (2022)
- Meritorious Service Award for Indiana Optometry (2025)
She directs Indiana University's vision screening program serving 4,500+ local children annually, chairs the Indiana Optometric Association’s Vision Screening Committee in collaboration with state health and education departments, and serves as clinical director for Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes. Her educational leadership extends to classroom instruction in pediatric optometry, binocular vision, and coding/billing, alongside national and international lectures on vision therapy and intellectual disabilities.
Operational oversight includes the Pediatric and Binocular Vision Service, Myopia Management Clinic, and Jamaica-based See Better. Learn Better charity, demonstrating integrated clinical, educational, and humanitarian impact.
