Matthew McGee

Matthew McGee, OD, FAAO is a Clinical Instructor at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). He specializes in cornea and contact lens care, particularly in visual and ocular rehabilitation using specialty contact lenses. His clinical expertise includes managing keratoconus post corneal transplant and ocular surface disease.

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (Midwestern University, 2023), Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (Midwestern University, 2019), B.S. in Biology (University of Missouri-Columbia, 2015).
• Residency: Cornea and Contact Lens at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's Havener Eye Institute (2024).

His research interests focus on advancing contact lens technologies for complex ocular conditions. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, and Gas Permeable Lens Institute.

• Awards: Salutatorian, Magna Cum Laude, Clinical Excellence in Primary Eye Care, and AAOF's Contact Lens Patient Care Award.

Matthew emphasizes community service and clinical education, contributing to ICO's mission of training future optometrists while serving Chicagoland patients.