CURRICULUM VITAE
Gary J. Andrasko, O.D., M.S.
Office Address: 3943 Tarrington Lane
Columbus, Ohio 43220
Office Phone & Fax: (614) 459-3363
Email Address: gandrask@columbus.rr.com
Birthdate and Place: August 8, 1953, Columbus, Ohio
Marital Status:
Married
Education: The Ohio State University
1971 - 1980
O.D. 1978
M.S. 1980 (Physiological Optics)
Current Occupational Status:
President, Gary Andrasko, O.D., LLC
Director of Contact Lens Research Practice
Lecturer, Consultant, and Researcher to Contact Lens Industry
Teaching Experience:
Clinical Assistant Professor - The Ohio State University College of Optometry (1980 - 1991)
Contact Lens Clinic Instructor - The Ohio State University College of Optometry (1991 – 2002)
Licensed: Ohio (1978 – present)
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Professional Organizations and Activities:
Research Monitor - Over 300 F.D.A. clinical studies
Consultant - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (N.I.O.S.H.)
Authored chapters in three contact lens text books
Referee & Contact Lens Consultant - Several Professional Journals
Research Monitor - Over 300 F.D.A. clinical studies
Professional Presentations for Continuing Education
Past Advisory Panels Member:
Ciba Vision Care
Bausch & Lomb
Polymer Technology
Summit Technology
Vistakon
Alcon
Video Production Consultant - Ross Laboratories
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology member (ARVO)
Author and Administrator - www.StainingGrid.com
Areas of Special Professional Interest:
Contact Lenses and Corneal Physiology
Bifocal Contact Lenses
Hydrogel Lens Dehydration and Effects on Comfort
Contact Lenses Solution Research & Development
Computerized Contact Lens Design
Edge Design and Analysis of Contact Lenses
Aspheric Contact Lens Design
Biocompatibility of Silicone Hydrogel Lens/Solutions
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References:
Richard M. Hill, O.D., Ph.D.
Former Dean, The Ohio State University College of Optometry
338 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
John P. Schoessler, O.D., Ph.D.
Former Dean, The Ohio State University College of Optometry
338 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Joseph Barr, O.D., M.S.
Assoc. Dean, The Ohio State University College of Optometry
338 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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Publications:
1. Andrasko, G., "The Necessity of Soft Lens Aftercare," The O-EYE-O, XLV (2): 10-11, 1979.
2. Andrasko, G., and Schoessler, J., "The Effect of Humidity on the Dehydration of Soft Contact
Lenses on the Eye," Intern. Contact Lens Clinic, 7:(5) 30-32, 1980.
3. Tomlinson, A., Andrasko, G. and Schoessler, J., "The Effect of Varying Prism and Truncation on the
Performance of Soft Contact Lenses," Am. J. Optom. Physiol. Opt., 57:(10) 714 -720, 1980.
4. Andrasko, G., Hydration Levels and Oxygen Transmissivities of Ophthalmic Polymers in situ.
Master's Thesis, The Ohio State University, 1980.
5. Hill, R. and Andrasko, G., "Oxygen and Water," J. Am. Optom. Assoc., 52:(3) 225-226, March 1980.
6. Andrasko, G. and Hill, R., "The Ambient Lens," Aust. J. Optom., 64:(4) 161-162, 1981.
7. Andrasko, G., "The Amount and Time Course of Soft Contact Lens Dehydration," J. Am. Optom.
Assoc., 53:(3) 207, March 1982.
8. Andrasko, G., "How to Spot Extended Wear Problems," Review of Optom. 119: (4) 58-60, 1982.
9. Andrasko, G. and Hill, R., "Lens Thickness, Water, and Oxygen", Canadian J. of Optom., 43:(4)
170-172, 1982.
10. Andrasko, G. and Hill, R. "Hydrogel Dehydration in Various Environments," Intern. Contact Lens
Clinic, 10:(1) 22-28, 1983.
11. Andrasko, G., "Screening for Extended Wear", Review of Optom. 121:(4) 65-66, 1984.
12. Andrasko, G., "Bifocal Soft Contact Lenses: A Comparison", Contact Lens Forum 9:(9) 53-65,
1984.
13. Andrasko, G., and Bennett, E. "The Rigid Silicone/Acrylate Revival," Contact Lens Forum 10:(5)
55-63, 1985.
14. Bennett, E., and Andrasko, G., "Facing the Hard Facts," Review of Optom, 122:(4) 37-44, 1985.
15. Andrasko, G., "Soft Contact Lens Dehydration Revisited," The Hydron Perspective, 1(2), 1985.
16. Andrasko, G., and Stahl, B., "The Average Way to Gauge O2 Transmission," Contact Lens Forum,
10:(7) 50-51, 1985.
17. Andrasko, G., "Corneal Physiological Responses," Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses, 1986, Ed Bennett
editor, Professional Press, New York.
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Publications (con't.):
18. Andrasko, G., and Staarmann, T., "Vertical Imbalance Induced by Unilateral Prism Ballasted
Contact Lenses'" International Eyecare 1:(4) 310-314, 1985.
19. Andrasko, G., "The Cornea's Deswelling Response to Hard and Soft Extended Wear Contact
Lenses," Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 27:20-23, 1986.
20. Andrasko, G., and Stahl, B., "Hard Choices Made Easy," Review of Optom., 123:(4) 85-86, 1986.
21. Orsborn, G., Andrasko, G., and Barr, J.T., "A Comparison of Hard Gas Permeable Contact
Lenses Worn for Daily and Extended Wear," Contact Lens Spectrum, 1:(4) 32-49, 1986.
22. Andrasko, G., "The Examination of the Contact Lens Wearer, in Contact Lens Pocket Reference, J.
Barr editor, Allergan, Irvine, 1986.
23. Andrasko, G., "Should the Asymptomatic PMMA Wearer Be Refitted?" Contact Lens Spectrum,
1:(12) 56-58, 1986.
24. Andrasko, G., "Commonly Asked Questions Concerning Hard Gas Permeable EW Lenses,"
Contact Lens Spectrum, 2:(6) 30-32, 1987.
25. Andrasko, G., and Herskowitz, R., "Fitting and Patient Management with the Boston Equalens",
Contact Lens Spectrum, 3:(4) 53-58, 1988.
26. Andrasko, G., Resource Review of Contact Lens Optics, Journal of Optometric Education, 1987.
27. Andrasko, G., "Comfort Comparison Between Silicon-Acrylates and the Boston Equalens in CLInduced Dry Eye Patients," Contact Lens Spectrum, 3:(6) 61-63, 1988.
28. Andrasko, G., "A Comfort Comparison," Contact Lens Spectrum, 4:(4) 49-52, 1989.
29. Picciano, S., and Andrasko, G., "Which Factors Influence RGP Lens Comfort?" Contact Lens
Spectrum, 4:(5) 31-33, 1989.
30. Andrasko, G., "Center Thickness: An Important RGP Parameter,"Contact Lens Forum, June, 1989,
40-41.
31. Andrasko, G. "Edge Design Provides Key to Comfort", The Boston Lens Newsletter, June, 1989.
32. Miller, W. and Andrasko, G. "An Analysis of Flexure Characteristics of the Boston Rx Material",
Contact Lens Forum, August, 57-59, 1989.
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33. Maruna, C., Yoder, M., and Andrasko, G. "Attitudes Toward RGPs Among Optometrists", Contact
Lens Spectrum, 4:(11) 25-32, 1989.
34. Andrasko, G. "Peripheral Corneal Staining: Incidence and Time Course", Contact Lens Spectrum,
5:(7) 59-62, 1990.
35. Andrasko, G. "Peripheral Corneal Staining: Edge Lift and Extended Wear", Contact Lens
Spectrum, 5:(8) 33-35, 1990.
36. Andrasko, G. "The Preliminary Contact Lens Evaluation", Contact Lens Spectrum, 5:(9), 1990.
37. Andrasko, G. "The Advantages of RGP Lens Design on the Personal Computer", Transactions of
the British Contact Lens Assoc., p. 11-13, 1990
38. Andrasko, G. and Smith, CM "Residual Astigmatism with Various RGP Materials", Contact Lens
Spectrum, 6:(5), 1991.
39. Andrasko, G. "Getting the Edge on RGP Comfort", Contact Lens Spectrum, 6:(8) 37-40, 1991.
40. Andrasko, G. "Keeping Your Eye on Edge Quality", Contact Lens Spectrum, 6:(9) 37-39, 1991.
41. Andrasko, G., Smiley, T., Nichols, L., Dollenmayer, P. "Clinical Recommendations for the
Management of Symptomatic Soft Contact Lens Wearers", Contact Lens Spectrum, 8:(1) 24-26,
1993.
42. Andrasko, G., "Another Contact Lens Myth Bites the Dust", Editorial - Sports Vision 9:(1), p. 4,
1993.
43. Andrasko, G., "Refitting Symptomatic Soft Lens Wearers with RGPs", Optometry Today 1:(6) 33,
1993.
44. Andrasko, G, Billings, R, "A Simple Nomogram for RGP Fitting Success", Contact Lens Spectrum,
8:(12) 28-31, 1993.
45. Jenkins, J., Newcomb, R., Andrasko, G., "Assessment of Visual Acuity Using a Mailed
Questionnaire", Southern J. of Optom.,
12:(1) p. 8-12, 1994.
46. Andrasko, G, Neal, L, "Where Do You Stand on Refractive Surgery?", Contact Lens Spectrum,
9:(5) 22-26, 1994.
47. Andrasko, G., "Are You Going Soft On Astigmats?", Contact Lens Spectrum, 19:(3) 19-24, 1995.
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48. Smiley, T., Dollenmayer, S., and Andrasko, G., "A Clinical
Comparison of Three RGP
Simultaneous Bifocals" Contact Lens Spectrum,11:(5) 19-20, 1996.
49. Andrasko, G., Ryen, K., Garofalo, R., Lemp, J. "Compatibility of Silicone Hydrogel Lenses with
Multi-Purpose Solutions" Poster ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, 2006.
50. Andrasko, G., Ryen, K., Garofalo, R., Lemp, J. "Ocular Response Observed with Silicone Hydrogel
Lenses and Multi-Purpose Solution Combinations", Poster AOA Congress, Las Vegas, 2006.
51. Andrasko, G., and Ryen, K. "Observed Ocular Response with Lens and Solution Combinations An Update", Poster American Academy of Optometry, Denver, 2006.
52. Andrasko, G., and Ryen, K. "Corneal Staining and Comfort Observed with Various Contact Lens
and Solution Combinations", Poster ASIA ARVO, Singapore, March 2007.
53. Andrasko, G., and Ryen, K. “A Series of Evaluations of MPS and Silicone Hydrogel Lens
Combinations”, Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses, March 2007.