William Skoog

William Skoog is an Assistant Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). He graduated from ICO and completed a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses/Ocular Disease there before joining the faculty. His teaching spans laboratory, clinic, and classroom settings across all four years of optometry education. Dr. Skoog emphasizes ICO's community-focused environment and commitment to supporting students and colleagues.

Education:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from Illinois College of Optometry

Research Interests:

Dr. Skoog specializes in specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, myopia management, ocular surface disease, and urgent eye care. His work integrates clinical practice with educational innovation to improve patient outcomes and student training.

Awards & Honors:

• 2021 Clinical Excellence Award
• 2021 Faculty Scholarship
• 2021 Johnson & Johnson Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care
• 2021 Tsang Family Scholarship
• Tomb and Key Honor Society

Advising & Grants:

No specific grants or student advising details are listed. His contributions focus on clinical teaching and residency mentorship.

Labs & Teams:

Active in ICO's clinical and laboratory environments, collaborating with faculty and residents to advance optometric education and patient care.