Megan A. Hunter, O.D.
Dr. Megan Hunter graduated from the Illinois College of
Optometry in 2002. She completed a residency in ocular
disease at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL
in 2003 and then joined the staff at the Miami VA Medical
Center. An Illinois native she decided to return to Illinois
in 2006 in order to raise her family. She was thrilled to
join the staff at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in
February 2007. Her responsibilities include direct patient
care, consultation with residents and students and
research. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of
Optometry and an examiner for the National Board of
Examiners in Optometry.
Academic
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University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
BS (Biomedical Engineering)
1998
Dean’s List
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Illinois College of Optometry
OD Magna Cum Laude
2002
Valedictorian
Beta Sigma Kappa Honorary Society
Tomb and Key Honorary Society
Sola Ophthalmic Optics Scholarship Winner
Student Travel Fellowship AAO Meeting (December 2001)
Academic
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Hospital Based Ocular Disease Residency
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami FL
July 2002 – July 2003
Faculty Appointments
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Illinois College of Optometry
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Clinical Instructor
2006
Nova Southeastern University College of
Optometry
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Clinical Instructor
2003-06
Professional Community
Leadership
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Fellow American Academy of Optometry
2004
National Association VA Optometry
Examiner, National Board of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Illinois Optometric Association
Professional Publications
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Hunter MA, Dunbar MT. Fundus changes following ocular trauma. Review
Optom 2006;143(2):95-96.
Hunter MA. What Ods need to know about HIV. Optom Manag
2006;41(1):46-49
Hunter MA, Frantz KA. Bilateral marcus gunn jaw-winking in a child with
developmental delay. Optom Vis Dev 2005;36(1)41-44.
Hunter MA, Dunbar MT, Rosenfeld PJ. Retinal angiomatous proliferation:
clinical characteristics and treatment options. Optometry 2004;75:577-88.
Hunter MA, Christensen B. Two is better than one: combigan broadens the
scope of combination glaucoma medications. Optom Manag 2003;38(8):2930.
Hunter MA, Dunbar MT. Parents seek help when patching fails:
examination of decreased vision in left eye turns up anomalous optic disc.
Review Optom 2003;140(6):77-78.
Hunter MA, Dunbar MT. Multiple findings confound diagnosis: is retinal
lesion or reflective membrane responsible for patient’s visual decline?
Review Optom 2003;140(2):100-101.
Lectures
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Posterior Segment Grand Rounds
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Retinal Vascular Disease
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American Academy of Optometry Meeting (Dec 10, 2004)
Neuro-ophthalmic disease
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American Academy of Optometry Meeting (Dec 12, 2004)
Seeing the Whole Picture: Ocular Clues to Underlying Systemic
Disease
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Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry Alumni Weekend CE
Program (May 2005)
Nova Southeastern University, College of Physician Assistants (Feb 5,
2004)
Vitreo-retinal Grand Rounds
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American Academy of Optometry (Dec 4, 2003)
Poster Presentations
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Intravtireal Triamcinolone in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema
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Carotid Dissection Secondary to Chiropractic Manipulation of the Neck
Presenting as Horner’s Syndrome
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American Academy of Optometry (Dec 2002)
Chlamydia Ophthalmia Neonatorum
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American Academy of Optometry (Dec 2003)
The Role of Central Corneal Thickness in the Management of Aphakic
Glaucoma
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Seco International (Feb 2004)
American Academy of Optometry (Dec 2002)
Bilateral Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome
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American Academy of Optometry (Dec 2001)