Kevin Bistline
Eagleville
Summary
Dynamic optometrist with extensive experience at Bistline Vision Care Assoc., PC, specializing in ocular disease diagnosis and refractive error correction. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective treatment plans. Adept at building relationships and implementing advanced diagnostic technologies to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Bistline Vision Care Assoc., PC
05.2011 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Performed advanced diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of support staff members to maintain high-quality patient care standards within the practice.
- Established referral networks with ophthalmologists for surgical co-management, enhancing overall patient care options available at the practice.
- Addressed emergency ocular situations such as foreign body removal or sudden vision loss, providing immediate care and appropriate followup.
- Implemented new technologies in the office, improving patient experience and allowing for more precise diagnoses.
- Conducted fundus examination through biomicroscopy by viewing with fixed lens and camera.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex eye conditions.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and professional conferences.
- Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
- Coordinated outreach events to promote public awareness about vision health, leading to an increase in new patient appointments.
- Worked extensively in charitable community and global outreach eye care clinics through OneSight and other NGOs
- Provided extensive “medical optometry” care for dry eye, AMD, glaucoma, Meibomian gland disfunction, pre and post-op care
- Worked as an professional and industry consultant
Optometrist
Gary Andrus and Associates, PC
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
Education
Doctor Of Optometry - Optometry
Salus University-Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Elkins Park, PA05.2008
Skills
- Refractive error correction
- Patient counseling
- Ocular health evaluation
- Glaucoma screening
- Dry eye management
- Visual field testing
- Vision testing
- Ocular disease diagnosis
- Practice management
- Optometric instrumentation
- Multifocal lens expertise
- Geriatric eye care
- Pediatric optometry
- Optical coherence tomography
- Corneal topography
- Retinal imaging analysis
- Foreign body removal
- Eye infection treatment
- Business administration
- Allergy relief management
- Contact lens fitting
- Diagnostic test evaluation
- Treatment plan development
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Professional ethics
Timeline
Optometrist
Bistline Vision Care Assoc., PC
05.2011 - Current
Optometrist
Gary Andrus and Associates, PC
09.2008 - 05.2011
Doctor Of Optometry - Optometry
Salus University-Pennsylvania College of Optometry
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