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Reena Patel, OD, FAAO, serves as a full-time Associate Professor at Marshall B. Ketchum University's Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), where she holds clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities in Vision Therapy and Pediatric Vision Care.
Her educational background includes:
- BS in Biological Sciences from University of California, Irvine
- OD from Southern California College of Optometry
- Residency in Pediatric Optometry from SUNY State College of Optometry
Dr. Patel's research focuses on pediatric vision disorders, with primary expertise in amblyopia, strabismus, binocular vision dysfunction, and myopia progression control. As a Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) investigator, she conducts clinical studies while collaborating with organizations like Helen Keller International to provide eye care for underserved preschool populations.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
Dr. Patel actively mentors optometry residents in pediatric care and vision therapy while maintaining clinical practice at University Eye Centers. She holds leadership positions as Vice Chair of the American Optometric Association's InfantSEE and Children's Vision Committee and serves on the California Optometric Association's Children Vision Committee, driving advocacy for pediatric eye health.
Her career spans clinical practice across multiple settings including NYU Student Health Center, private practice, and community outreach programs serving children with special needs and underserved populations.
