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Why ICO?
ICO is a renowned college of optometry known for its excellent clinical education and challenging patient population. The clinicians that graduate from ICO are well prepared for all types of patient encounters upon graduation. They are given excellent training in all different facets of optometry from pediatrics and contact lens to advance care and low vision. ICO is also located in one of our nation’s best cities filled with friendly people, great food, and lots of activity!
Biography
Dr. Allen completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University completing her bachelors degree in biology and then came to the Illinois College of Optometry and graduated in the class of 2007. She then completed a residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision and went on to achieve her fellowship at the American Academy of Optometry. Dr Allen has worked as a full time instructor at ICO and has now been part-time faculty along with working in private practice since 2012. She enjoys combining her private practice knowledge in working with ophthalmology and specialty private practice experience with her teaching here at ICO.
Special Interests
Dr Allen has been a researcher with PEDIG, the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group, since 2009. She has participated as an investigator, masked examiner, and co collaborator for writing committee. She is also highly involved in many Myopia Management studies, participating in many studies involving low dose Atropine, soft multifocal contact lenses, spectacle lens design and frequently prescribes ortho keratology. She enjoys treating adult diplopia, post- traumatic brain injury, strabismic and amblyopic cases of all ages.
Education
2008 Illinois College of Optometry, Pediatric/Binocular Vision Residency
2007 Illinois College of Optometry, OD
2003 Indiana University, BS in Biology
Experience
2010-present Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Professor
2009-present The Eye Specialist Center, Chicago Ridge, IL, Part- time private practice
2008 Illinois College of Optometry, Clinical Instructor
Awards & Honors
2010 Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry
2008 Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award
2007 Dr. Henry J. Luckhardt Memorial Award
2007 Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key Honor Society
2005/2006 Faculty Scholarship Award
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Illinois Optometric Association
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group
Publications
K.M. Galetta, MS, J. Barrett, M. Allen, OD, F. Madda, MD,D. Delicata, MD, A.T. Tennant, EdD, C.C. Branas, PhD, M.G. Maguire, PhD, L.V. Messner, OD, S. Devick, OD, S.L. Galetta, MD, L.J. Balcer, MD, MSCE. The King-Devick test as a determinant of head trauma and concussion in boxers and MMA fighters. Neurol. 2011 Apr 26;76(17):1456-62.
Galletta KM, Brandes LE, Maki K, Dziemianowicz MS, Laudano E, Allen M, Lawler K, Sennett B, Wiebe D, Devick S, Messner LV, Galetta SL, Balcer LJ. The King- Devick test and sports –related concussion: study of a rapid visual screening tool in collegiate cohort. J Neurol Sci 2011 Oct 15;309 (1-2): 34-9.
Scharre J, Kattouf V, Allen M, Tahir S, McMahon J, Lorenzana I, Govekar C, World Congress on Refractive Error Poster Presentation; Enhancing Pediatric Eye Care through Community Partnerships, Ref : WCRE/105, 09/2010
Allen MS. Skew Deviation: report of a case treated with prismatic spectacles. Opt Vis Dev 2009; 40(2)
Allen M, Ticho B. American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation; Cyclic Accomodative Esotropia in a Child with associated Hippocampus Abnormality; 11/2009
Allen M, Harthan J. American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation; Herpetic Disciform Keratitis In a Child; 10/2008
