Patti Fries, OD
Dr Fries graduated from the University of Missouri St-Louis College of Optometry in May of 2002 with honors. She entered the US Air Force and practiced at Offutt AFB in Bellevue NE until Sept of 2005, after which she joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she continues to practice. She also serves as the eyecare specialist at the UNMC Diabetes Center and provides clinical services on site monthly. She joined Drs. Schlichtemeier and Kugler in February of 2011 as a clinical coordinator and subinvestigator for a clinical study utilizing Presview scleral spacing implants to correct presbyopia.
Her areas of interest are in general eyecare, traumatic brain injury involving visual disfunction, diabetic eye disease, and clinical research. She has also volunteered her time and expertise to provide eyecare in Guyana and Thailand, and continues to look for ways to serve the eyecare needs of the community. She also continues to serve as a member of the Air National Guard in Missouri.
Although she grew up in Wisconsin, she and her husband, Jeff, have made Nebraska their home along with their two children. Although wearing many hats as optometrist, military officer, and wife/mother, she still finds some time to enjoy her favorite hobbies include gardening, travel, and golf.
Curriculum Vitae – Patti L. Fries, OD, FAAO
PERSONAL——————————————————————————————-
Name: Patti L. Fries
Professional Address: Cornea Associates,
13923 Gold Circle
Omaha, NE
(402)558-2211
Email: pfries@lasikomaha.com
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
985540 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5540
(402) 559-4276 Fax (402) 559-9392
e-mail: pfries@unmc.edu
EDUCATION—————————————————————————————–
May 2002 University of Missouri St Louis
School of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry with honors
May 1995 Troy State University, Troy AL
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Mathematics,
Summa cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—————————————————————-
January 2011 – Present Cornea Associates
Omaha, NE
Clinical Research Coordinator, Subinvestigator
September 2005 – Present University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
August 2009 – Present Missouri Air National Guard
131st Medical Group, Whiteman AFB, MO Optometrist, Major
August 2008-August 2009 Louisiana Air National Guard
159th Medical Group, New Orleans, LA
Optometrist, Captain
August 2005 – April 2008 US Air Force Selected Reserve
Offutt AFB, NE
Staff Optometrist, Captain, USAFR
January 2006 – July 2006 Eye Specialists of Bellevue
Bellevue, NE Optometrist
May 2002 – August 2005 Optometry Clinic Offutt AFB, NE
Externship Coordinator/Clinical Instructor
June 2001-May 2002 Externship Rotations
Dr Paul Becherer, Contact Lenses
Washington University Dept of Ophthalmology
St Louis Veterans Administration
Scott AFB Optometry Clinic
East St Louis Optometric Center
UMSL Optometry Clinic, Binocular Vision
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS————————————————————–
Jan 2007 – Present American Optometric Association
Jan 2007 – Present Nebraska Optometric Association
May 2002 – Present Indiana University College of Optometry
Adjunct Clinical Professor
May 2002 – 2005 Houston University School of Optometry
Clinical Preceptor
May 2002-2005 University of Illinois College of Optometry
Adjunct Clinical Professor
2000 – Present Armed Forces Optometric Society
2000 – Present Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS/EFFORTS—————————————————–
June 2010 Diabetes education for “Living Well with Diabetes” community support group
Dec 2009 Partnered with Quality Living Inc to provide Neurorehabilitative vision care for residents
Mar 2010 Diabetes Health Fair, Sorrell Center
Feb/Mar 2010 Optometric Provider for Cope Tiger 2010, Thailand
2003 – Present Bellevue Lions Club
June/July 2004 Sole optometry provider as part of a multi-specialty medical mission to Guyana, SA
RECOGNITION/AWARDS———————————————————————–
Jan 2007 Promotion to Assistant Professor, UNMC Dept of Ophthalmology
Dec 2005 Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry
Jan 2005 Company Grade Officer of the Year, Squadron
Jul-Sep 2004 Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, Group
Jul-Sep 2003 Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, Squadron
Jul 2002 Distinguished Graduate Commissioned Officers Training
May 2000-2002 Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society
LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS—————————————————————–
Jun 2010 Diabetes and Eyecare, Diabetes Support Group
Sept 2009, 2010 Ocular Anatomy for Ophthalmic Technicians
Metropolitan Community College
Mar 2008,9 OKAP review, Contact Lenses, Ophth residents
Oct, 2007-9 Geometric Optics, Ophthalmology residents
Sep, 2007-8 Physical Optics, Ophthalmology residents
Feb 2007-10 Retinoscopy, Ophthalmology residents/technicians
Jan 2007 Subjective Refraction, Ophthalmic technicians
Nov 2006,9 Clinical Uses of Prism, Ophthalmology residents
Feb 2006-11 Basic Ocular Pharmacology
Pharmacy Students
Oct 2006-10 Ophthalmology Exam and Common Eye Problems
Nurse Practitioner Students
Aug, 2006 Red, Painful Eye, M3 Pediatric Residents
May, 2006 Eye Disease of the Elderly
Midlands Eldercare Network
Jan 06-07 Eye Emergencies, Physician Assistant Students
Jul 2002 – Aug 2005 Diabetes and Eye Exams, given monthly to newly diagnosed diabetics, Bellevue Lions Club
Jul 2002 – Aug 2005 Prenatal Eyecare, given monthly to prenatal patients
Dec 2004 Eyecare in an Austere Environment, given to various local Lions Clubs
COURSES ATTENDED—————————————————————————-
Sept 2010 Clinical Research workshop sponsored by Pfizer
Sept 2008 – Sept 2009 UNMC Administrative Colloquium
Jan 2008 Write, Right Now!
Jun 2007 Understanding Health Care Costs
Feb 2007 Physician Competencies/ACGME Outcomes
Jan 2007 Global Keratoconus Symposium
Sep 2006 Envision Low Vision Conference
Mar 2006 Fair Use Guidelines for Educators in the
Electronic Age
Nov 2005 Teaching and Learning Styles
Sep 2005 Teaching and Evaluating Professionalism
Aug 2005 The Essential Guide for New Faculty Success
