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About Dr. Pucker,

Dr. Andrew Pucker is the Executive Director of Clinical and Medical Sciences at Lexitas Pharma Services. He earned his BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and he earned his OD, MS, and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University. His independent research career has focused on dry eye disease, contact lenses, and myopia development. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and over 160 editor reviewed columns. Dr. Pucker is a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry, Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association. 

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About Jason Besecker OD, MS

Dr. Jason Besecker is the founder and managing director of Envision Specialty EyeCare & Dry Eye Center, the first and only eye care clinic in Idaho dedicated to the treatment and management of ocular conditions responsible for dry eye symptoms. Even though dry eye  is the focus, Dr. Besecker also enjoys helping patients manage their glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and taking care of ocular emergencies. 

Prior to opening his specialty dry eye clinic, Dr. Besecker was an associate at Hollingshead Eye Center, a cataract and LASIK referral center, from 2014-2021 where he was able to gain significant experience in the areas of ocular disease and surgical co-management. While practicing at Hollingshead Eye Center, he began to see the increase in patient complaints related to dry eye symptoms. It became evident that there was a need for advanced dry eye services within the community which resulted in him founding Envsion Specialty EyeCare in June of 2021.

Dr. Besecker has called Boise, ID home since he was young. He received his Bachelors and Masters of Science in Biology from Boise State University, and went on to earn a Doctor of Optometry at Indiana University School of Optometry. He completed internships in the treatment and management of ocular disease, pre and post operative surgical care, and primary eye care at Indian University School of Optometry, Hudson Valley VA Medical Center, and at the Eye Institute of Utah. 

Outside of helping others with their eyecare needs, Dr. Besecker enjoys travel, bouldering, and enjoying what the Idaho outdoors has to offer. 

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About Dr. Maria Walker

Maria Walker OD, MS, PhD is a clinician scientist with a focus on keratoconus,
childhood myopia, and specialty contact lenses. She graduated with an OD/MS from
The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, USA in 2013 and then
completed a one-year Cornea & Contact Lens Residency at Pacific University in
Portland, OR. She joined the faculty at University of Houston College of Optometry
(UHCO) in 2014 and went on to complete a PhD on the impact of a scleral lens on the
eye in 2021. Dr. Walker is currently an Assistant Professor at UHCO and runs a
research lab studying keratoconus, the tear film, and the effects of scleral lenses. She
is also an investigator on the BLINK study to evaluate the use of soft multifocal contact
lenses in reducing myopic progression in children and provides specialty contact lens
patient care two days per week. Dr. Walker is a Fellow in the American Academy of
Optometry, a Past President of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and an advisory
board member of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute.

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About Dr. Janelle Davison

Dr. Janelle Davison, an award-winning optometrist, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2006. With 18 years of experience in private practice, Dr. Davison is highly respected in the optometric industry. She has received numerous accolades, including being named "The Most Influential Women in Optical for Innovation" by Vision Monday in 2022.

As the Founder and owner of Brilliant Eyes, a full-scope primary care vision center in Smyrna, Georgia, Dr. Davison leads a team committed to providing exceptional eye care. She is also the founder of the Visionary Dry Eye Institute of Georgia, a revolutionary referral and co-management center dedicated to advanced dry eye disease services, set to open in spring 2024. Additionally, she co-founded Paradeyem Software, a web-based retail optical solution, where she serves as the Chief Visionary Officer. Paradeyem Software was recognized as a winner of the inaugural 2022 Eyes on Eyecare Innovation Award, securing a grant and grand prize.  Dr. Davison is dedicated to empowering young women of color interested in optometry as a co-founder of S.C.O.R.E., Inc., a non-profit organization.

Dr. Davison actively contributes to the optometric community and holds important positions within professional organizations. She serves as an executive board member for the IDOC Alliance group, which consists of over 3000 independent ODs. Additionally, she is a proud member of esteemed associations such as the American Optometric Association, National Optometric Association, and Georgia Optometric Association. Dr. Davison's expertise also extends to her role as a speaker and consultant for Alcon, Tarsus, RVL, and Viatris Pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, she has showcased her knowledge and experience through published articles in various publications including Review Optometric Business, Optometry Times, Optometric Management, Independent Strong, and Modern Optometry.

Dr. Davison is an active member of her community serving as an advisory board member for the Cobb County Schools Health and Work-based learning program. For over a decade her vision center has served as an internship location for junior and senior high school students interested in health sciences. Lastly, she is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Davison treasures valuable moments spent with her husband of 18 years and two teenage children.

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About Dr. Bollinger

Dr. Bollinger is a board-certified optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy of
Optometry which demonstrates her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning in
her profession. She has participated in advisory board meetings & also as a Key
Opinion Leader for companies such as Alcon, Ocular Therapeutix, Novartis, ScienceBased Health, Viatris, and TearScience. She enjoys educating which allows her
to share her passion and expertise on dry eye and ocular surgery with other eye care
professionals and the public. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Miami
University in Ohio and her Doctor of Optometry degree at Ohio State University. She
served as an adjunct clinical professor at Ohio State University from 2006-2012. She
has participated as a clinical investigator in several FDA pharmaceutical and surgical
studies for dry eye disease, presbyopia, topical steroids, intraocular lenses, and
Demodex blepharitis. Her primary career goal is to help patients achieve optimal vision
and eye health through personalized and evidence-based care.

As an optometrist with 30+ years of experience, she strives to provide exceptional eye
care to patients with various ocular conditions and needs. She has extensive
experience in perioperative surgical eye care, managing thousands of cases of
refractive, cataract, and cornea surgeries throughout her career. Dr. Bollinger is also
skilled in medical eye care, treating patients with glaucoma, diabetes, macular
degeneration, and dry eyes. Helping patients with ocular surface disease, including dry
eye, meibomian gland disease, & blepharitis is her primary passion. She currently sees patients at Jacksoneye in Lake Villa, Illinois.

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