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Colleen Govekar, OD

Clinical Faculty

Colleen Govekar

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Why ICO?

Biography

After earning her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Govekar received her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry. She continued her education at ICO, completing a residency in pediatric optometry and binocular vision. Following her residency at ICO, Dr. Govekar joined a ophthalmology practice in Denver, CO. She rejoined ICO as clinical faculty in the Pediatric Department in 2014.  Dr. Govekar also sees patients in the private sector with an ophthalmology group in the western suburbs. 


Special Interests

Pediatrics/Binocular Vision, Myopia Control, Children with Special Needs

Education

Experience

Awards & Honors

Beta Sigma Kappa

Tomb & Key Honor Fraternity

State of Illinois Optometric Education Scholarship Recipient

COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy


Professional Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Optometry


Publications

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