Linda Casser, OD, FAAO, FNAP

Education:

• Residency in Primary Care Optometry
  • State University of New York, State College of Optometry
  • The Medical Group of the Genesee Valley Group Health Association
  • Joseph C. Wilson Health Center, Rochester, NY
• Doctor of Optometry (OD), with High Honors
  Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington IN
• Bachelor of Science (BS), with Distinction
  Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
• Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
  College of Arts and Sciences, Chemistry

Role at Salus University:

• Professor Emerita

Academic Appointments:

• 2019: Professor with Tenure Salus University, Elkins Park, PA
• 1997 – 2005: Professor
  Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR
• 1990 – 1997: Associate Professor with Tenure
  Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN
• 1984 – 1990: Assistant Professor
  Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Elkins Park, PA
• 1978 – 1980: Assistant Clinical Instructor
  State University of New York, State College of Optometry, New York, NY
• 1975 – 1978: Associate Instructor, Geometric Optics I, II; Low Vision and Geriatric Care
  Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN

Professional Appointments:

• 2005–present: Associate Executive Director of Clinical Examinations
  National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Charlotte, NC
• 1997 – 2005:  Associate Dean for Academic Programs
  Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR
• 1992 – 1997: Director, Indianapolis Eye Care Center
  Indiana University School of Optometry, Indianapolis, IN
• 1989 – 1992: Director, Illinois Street Eye Clinic
  Indiana University School of Optometry, Indianapolis, IN
• 1984 – 1992: Director, Walker Eye Clinic
  Indiana University School of Optometry, Indianapolis, IN
• 1980 – 1984: Chief, Primary Care Service Module IV, The Eye Institute,
  Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
• 1980: Chief resident, Residency in Primary Care Optometry,
  Joseph C. Wilson Health Center, Rochester, NY
• 1978 – 1980: Staff Optometrist, Low Vision Clinic
  Monroe County Association for the Blind, Rochester, NY
• Attending Staff, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES),
  Spencerport, NY
• Attending Staff, Mary Cariola Children’s Center for Al Sigl Center of Monroe
  County, Rochester, NY

Publications:

• Lonsberry B, Wyles E, Goodwin D, Casser L, Lingel NJ.  Diseases of the cornea.  In: Bartlett JD, Jaanus SD, eds.  Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 5th ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007:483-547.
• Casser L.  Perspectives on the Evolution of Diagnostic Technology, in Remember When ... The Evolution of Diagnostic Technology, Review of Optometry 8/15/07.
• Casser L (principal author).  Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination Clinical Care Guideline (Update).  St. Louis:  American Optometric Association, 2005.
• Casser L, Fingeret M.  Atlas of Primary Eyecare Procedures, 3rd ed. New York:  McGraw-Hill (in progress).
• Amos J, Classé J, Casser L, editors.  Handbook of Primary Care Optometry. Cambridge, MA:  W. B. Saunders (in progress).
• Casser L, Carr L.  Pacific University College of Optometry.  Chinese Journal of Optometry & Ophthalmology 2003;5:193.
• Casser L,  Pacific University College of Optometry:  The First Optometry Program  To Require Laptop Computers of its Entering Students. Electronic Journal of the Pacific University Berglund Center for Internet Studies, October, 2001;http://bcis.pacificu.eduljournal/2001/10/1001.php
• Casser L.  Foreword.  In:  Thomann KH, Marks ES, Adamczyk DT, eds.  Primary Eyecare in Systemic Disease, 2nd ed.  New York:  McGraw-Hill, 2001:xix.
• Lingel, NJ, Casser L.  Diseases of the cornea.  In:  Bartlett JD, Jaanus SD, eds. Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 4th ed.  Boston:  Butterworth-Heinemann 2001:603-672.
• Casser L, Fingeret M, Woodcome HT.  Atlas of Primary Eyecare Procedures, 2nd ed. East Norwalk, CT:  Appleton & Lange, 1997.
• Perotti J, Casser L.  New Horizons in the Crystalline Lens. http://www.opt.indiana.edu/NewHorizons.Title.html, 1997.
• Casser L, Hammack G.  ASCO Focus on Optometric Education.  Journal of Optometric Education 1996;22:8-9.
• Casser L, Lingel NJ.  Diseases of the cornea.  In:  Bartlett JD, Jaanus SD, eds. Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 3rd ed.  Boston:  Butterworth-Heinemann, 1995:679-746.
• Alexander LJ, Corliss DA, Vinson C, Casser L, Fingeret M, Malinovsky V, Townsend JC.  Clinical implications of intra- and inter-reader agreement in four different automated visual fields.  Journal of the American Optometric Association 1995;66:681-692.
• Casser L, guest editor.  Co-management.  Optometry Clinics 1994;4(2).
• Casser L, Chang FW, Gerstman DR, Pietsch PA, Bradley A.  Optometry Examination Review, 4th ed.  East Norwalk, CT:  Appleton & Lange, 1994.
• Casser L (principal author).  Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination Clinical Care Guideline.  St. Louis:  American Optometric Association, 1994.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC, Hill S.  Polymorphic amyloid degeneration of the cornea.Clinical Eye and Vision Care 1992;4:3-12.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC.  Ocular manifestations of hypertension.  In:  Classe J, ed.Optometry Clinics 1992;2(2):47-76.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC.  Examining the patient:  glaucoma detection, diagnosis and evaluation.  In:  Fingeret M, Lewis T, eds.  Primary Care of Glaucoma.  East Norwalk, CT:  Appleton & Lange 1992;6:83-106.
• Casser L, Hegeman S.  Optometry educational program for the diagnosis, treatment and Management of ocular disease.  Indiana Pharmacist 1991;72(10):10-11.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC.  Sphygmomanometry.  In:  Eskridge JB, Bartlett J, Amos JF, eds. Diagnostic Procedures in Optometry.  Philadelphia:  J.B Lippincott Co. 1991;267-278.
• Fingeret M, Casser L, Woodcome T.  Atlas of Primary Eyecare Procedures.  East Norwalk, CT:  Appleton & Lange, 1990.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC, Meetz R.  Sector dilation:  an alternative technique.  Optometry and Vision Science 1990;67:291-296.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC, Blesch K.  Vortex keratopathy.  Clinical Eye and Vision Care 1989;1:143-156.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC, Somers W.  A comparison study of dynamic retinoscopy techniques.  Optometry and Vision Science 1989;66:540-44.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC, Meetz R.  Rosette cataract:  a clinical review and epidemiological study.  Clinical Eye and Vision Care 1989; 1:86-93.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC.  Analysis of a community vision screening program.  Journal of the American Optometric Association 1989;60:88-93.
• Casser L.  Subscription information part IV:  general medical journals of special interest. Journal of the American Optometric Association 1989;60:783-784.
• Casser L.  Subscription information part III:  optometric and ophthalmologic subspecialty journals.  Journal of the American Optometric Association 1989;60:712-713.
• Casser L.  Subscription information part II:  general foreign ophthalmic journals. Journal of the American Optometric Association 1989;60:559-560.
• Casser L.  Subscription information part I:  general domestic ophthalmic journals. Journal of the American Optometric Association 1989;60:482-483.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC.  Conjunctival abrasions and lacerations.  Journal of the American Optometric Association 1987;58:488-93.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC.  Induced refractive and visual changes.  In:  Amos JF, ed. Diagnosis and Management in Vision Care.  Boston:  Butterworths 1987;12:313-67.
• Casser LC. OD/MD interactions--when, where, how and who.  Journal of Optometric Education 1986; 12:53-54.
• Locke (nee Casser) LC, Chang FW, Gerstman DR, Pietsch PA.  Optometry Examination Review, 3rd ed.  New York:  Elsevier Science Publishing, 1986.
• Oleszewski S, Casser L.  Phthiriasis palpebrarurn.  Southern Journal of Optometry 1983;1(10):13-4,19-20.
• Casser L, Catania L.  Treatment of viral and allergic conjunctivitis.  Review of Optometry 1983; 120(10):77-88.
• Frantz KA, Casser LC.  Albipunctate dystrophy.  Review of Optometry 1983; 120(12):52-3.
• Lantz JA, Casser LC.  Angioid streaks with sickle cell trait.  Review of Optometry 1982;119(6):61-2.

Published Abstracts / Poster Presentations:

• Casser L, Terry J, Gross L.  Restructuring of the National Board Examinations: Assessment for the Profession's Future.  Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, 2007.
• Casser L, McConnaha D, Bradley A.  Clinical assessment of new contrast Sensitivity charts.  Optometry and Vision Science (Supplement) 1989;66:72.
• Casser L, Somers W.  A comparison study of dynamic retinoscopy techniques.American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1988;65:46P.
• Casser L.  Analysis of a community vision screening program.  American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1987;64:61P.
• Casser L.  Optometry's primary care role in serving a sickle cell patient population. American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1985;62:15P.
• Casser L.  Conjunctival laceration:  a classic clinical presentation.  American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1985;61:8P.
• Oleszewski S, Casser L.  Phthiriasis palpebrarurn:  a case presentation.  American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1984;61:38P.
• Catania LJ,  Casser LC.  An external “reservoir” delivery method using non- ophthalmic, OTC, anti-infective ointments in the treatment of superficial eye diseases.  American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1983;60:46P.
• Casser LC.  Preauricular lymphadenopathy:  what it is and what it tells you. American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics 1983;60:46P.

Professional Organizations (past and current):

• American Optometric Association
• Oregon Optometric Physicians Association
• Indiana Optometric Association
• Central Indiana Optometric Society
• Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
• The Prentice Society
• American Foundation for Vision Awareness
• Association of Optometric Educators
• Optometric Historical Society
• American Public Health Association, Vision Care Section
• American Conference of Academic Deans
• Association of American Colleges and Universities

Honors and Awards

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