Rahnuma Saiyed

Rahnuma Saiyed serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), holding part-time faculty status since 2012 while maintaining concurrent private practice since 2013. She advises students and optometry residents in Primary Care and Urgent Care clinics at ICO and serves as an externship preceptor for fourth-year students in combined optometry-ophthalmology settings.

Her educational background includes:

• 2013: Primary Care & Ocular Disease Residency, Illinois College of Optometry
• 2012: Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry
• 2008: Bachelor of Science (Biology) and Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Loyola University Chicago

Dr. Saiyed's clinical expertise spans Ocular Disease, Primary and Urgent Eye Care, Surgical Co-management, Specialty Contact Lenses, and Myopia Control. Her practice emphasizes complex ocular health management for diverse patient populations, with particular focus on neurological conditions, pediatric cases, and post-surgical co-management. She integrates evidence-based approaches for conditions ranging from corneal disorders to systemic disease manifestations in the eye.

Her publications (2013-2021) demonstrate consistent contributions to neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ocular infections, and ocular trauma management. Key trends include rare case analyses of intracranial hypertension, herpes-related conditions, chemical burns, and corneal complications, primarily presented at American Academy of Optometry meetings. Her work bridges clinical optometry with ophthalmology through surgical co-management case studies.

Professional recognition includes:

• Golden Key International Optometric Honors Society
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)

Dr. Saiyed actively shapes future optometrists through clinical mentorship in ICO's education program and private practice externships. While specific grant details aren't documented, her research presentations reflect ongoing investigation into complex clinical scenarios. Her collaborative approach extends to multidisciplinary eye care teams in combined optometry-ophthalmology clinics, emphasizing integrated patient management for urgent and surgical cases.