Cary Herzberg, O.D., FOAA
President, Fellowship Committee Chair
Dr. Herzberg has been in practice for more then thirty years. He completed his Bachelor of Science Degree and his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 1969 and 1971. Dr. Herzberg is a leader in the field of contact lenses . A member of the advisory board of RGPLI, design consultant to C and H and co-inventor of the macrolens "elite" and "ok" contact lenses. Dr. Herzberg is President of the Orthokeratology Academy of America, orthokeratology chair of the AOA Contact Lens Section, and an advisory board member of the PRIO corporation. More About Cary
Bruce Williams, O.D., FOAA
Vice President, Education Committee Chair
Dr. Williams graduated from Portland State University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Pacific University College of Optometry in 1977 with his doctorate. he began his private practice in Seattle, Washington that same year and today continues to peovide innovative eye care solutions utilizing the latest technologies. More About Bruce
Caroline Cauchi, O.D., FOAA
Membership Committee Chair
Dr. Caroline Guerrero Cauchi graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry and has been in private practice since 1980. She is the managing partner of a three-doctor practice in La Mesa California – a suburb of San Diego. She is a fellow and board member of the OAA, a member of the International Society of Advanced Orthokeratology and a certified Wave fitter. Prior to changing career paths for optometry, Dr. Cauchi was trained in the field of Human Behavior and Psychology. She worked as a therapist/teacher for physically and emotionally challenged children and later with Project Head Start developing programs to integrate challenged children in to the classroom. This background in psychology has provided her with unique skills to understand patient motivation, compliance and behavior. As one of the few Latina health care professionals in San Diego, she gives back to her community by participating in several mentoring programs for students from underprivileged backgrounds. She also serves as a role model and speaker promoting optometry and college attendance to high risk youth with programs hosted by UCSD, SDSU, community college, grammar and high schools. More About Caroline
Rob Gerowitz, O.D., FOAA
CE Administrator
Robert Gerowitz graduated with honors from Northeastern Illinois University in 1977 with a degree in Pre-Optometry. In 1979 at the Illinois College of Optometry, he received a second bachelor's degree in Visual Science and in 1981 was awarded his doctorate in Optometry. In 2002, Dr. Rob participated in the first ever Global Orthokeratology Symposium in Toronto. As a result of those seminars, Dr. Gerowitz has been invited to speak at future meetings to his fellow Orthokeratologists. Dr. Rob is also a charter member of the Orthokeratology Academy of America, a Fellow in the Academy, and serves on its Board of Directors. He put together the group of Orthokeratologists which became the FDA's S.M.A.R.T. Study investigators. More About Rob
Cornel LeBlanc, O.D., FOAA
Secretary
Dr. Cornel H. LeBlanc attended Southern College of Optometryfrom 1974-1977. He received his licensure to practice Optometry in the state of Louisiana in 1977. Dr. Leblanc began his practice in Alexandria, La. in the same year, and later in 1988 he opened another practice in Leesville, La. He continues until present in both cities. Dr. LeBlanc is a member of the AOA, receiving in 1998 a Certificate of Appreciation for 25 years. He was an AOA Charter Member of the Section on Contact Lens in 1982. He received certification from the National Eye Research Foundation in 1983. In 1986
Dr. LeBlanc co-worked with Rodgers Enterprises to develop a one-piece bifocal contact lens. The Optometric Recognition Award was received by Dr. LeBlanc in 1987. The NBC affiliate KALB-TV Channel 5 "In Focus" program is an Eyecare educational piece that Dr. Leblanc has presented in the Central La. area since 1995. In 1994 he completed his therapeutic training and received his Therapeutic License. He was a guest lecturer for the National Convention of the CLMA in September 2003. In 2004 he was on the RGPLI (Rigid Gas Perm Lens Institute Advisory Council). He was a guest lecturer for the fall Exodus Group 2003. He is a current member of the College of Vision Development. Dr. LeBlanc published an article March 2004, in the international journal, "Global Contact", entitled: "Catastrophic Progressive Myopia, Solutions for Fitting More GP Lens."
He was a guest lecturer at the 2004 Global Orthokeratolgy Symposium in Toronto, Canada. Given was a presentation of research and case studies spanning a four year period by Contex Laboratories. "Overnight Ortho-K Made Simple" was the topic of the Lecture. He was a guest lecturer in 2004 again at the Exodus Group in Jacksonville, Ark. Topic was " Dry Eye Syndrome." Dr. LeBlanc was the recipient of the 2004 CLMA's "GP LENS PRACTIONER of the YEAR AWARD." From 2005-2010 Dr. LeBlanc served as the Vice President of the Orthokeratology Academy of America. In 2005 Dr.LeBlanc received his Orthokeratology Fellowship from O.A.A. He now serves as the Secretary of the O.A.A. Board of Directors.
Eddie Chow, O.D., FOAA
After receiving his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Chow has had the pleasure of sharing his knowledge by lecturing at conferences and schools around the world. His goal is now to help as many people as possible improve their eyesight. More About Eddie
Dennis Leung, O.D., FOAA
Dr. Leung graduated in 1984 from New England College of Optometry, Boston, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society and is currently a board member of the Orthokeratology Academy of America. Dr. Leung is also affiliated with the California Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. Dr. Leung is a certified Controlled Substance Agent and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent. He also holds certification for the Treatment of Glaucoma and Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT). More About Dennis
John Abdella, O.D., FOAA
Doctor of Optometry Illinois College of Optometry, MBA University of Michigan, Board Certified Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents, Board Certified Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents, Member American Optometric Association, Member Michigan Optometric Association, Member American Optometric Association Contact Lens Division, Member American Optometric Association Low Vision Division, Member American Optometric Association Sports Vision Division, Fellow Orthokeratology Academy of America, Member of the Board of Directors of The Orthokeratology Academy of America, America's Top Optometrists: 2001-2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007. More About John
Marino Formenti, O.D., F.AIOK
Dr. Formenti graduated from University of Montreal, School of optometry in 1978 . Then moved to Italy and practice in his private office since then. He is a leader in optometry in Italy, also served as a civilian optometrist (part time) in Aviano Air Force Base from 1980 to 1993, and teacher of clinical optometry at University of Padova.
Marino Moved back to Canada in 1999 and alternate his practice between the 2 Countries.
He is President of the Italian Academy of Orthokeratology. Member of Quebec Board of Optometry. Board certified Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents.
Thomas Weshefsky, O.D., FOAA
Matt Herzberg
Executive Director, Website Committee Chair
Matt Herzberg began freelancing for the OAA in 2004, after graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Fiction Writing. His initial duties included organizing articles, facilitating programs, and maintaining the day to day business of the OAA. As the academy developed, Matt eagerly took on more responsibility with a promotion to Administrative Assistant to the Board of Directors. Matt began organizing both annual and board meetings, committee development and implementation, and helped guide many projects to fruition, including bringing the first OAA education meeting from discussion to reality. In 2007 Matt took on a more aggressive role, co-organizing the second education meeting, Reshaping The World Houston. He earned a promotion to Executive Director, when the OAA repeated it's success with Vision By Design San Diego (2008), and was voted to the board of directors in 2009 at Vision By Design Phoenix. He continues to coordinate with the President and Board of Directors, wearing many hats for the OAA, and is involved in nearly every facet of the academy as it continues to grow. When he has spare time, Matt writes and self publishes his own fiction.
