Tad Buckingham

Tad Buckingham, OD is a Part-Time Assistant Professor at Pacific University, College of Optometry, where he teaches and practices as an attending optometric physician. His expertise spans Contact Lens Fitting, Ocular Disease Management, and Special Testing Services.

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) from Pacific University College of Optometry (1994)
• Professional Experience: Private practice, mobile optometry for geriatric care facilities, and retired emergency services professional (Forest Grove Fire and Rescue)

Dr. Buckingham integrates clinical practice with emergency care protocols, focusing on ocular injections, geriatric optometry, and medical emergency management in primary care settings. His work emphasizes practical applications for aging populations and urgent eye care scenarios.

He currently serves at Pacific University, contributing to student mentorship and advancing clinical guidelines for emergent eye care.