Dr. Daniella Rutner is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University Eye Center and the Chief of Vision Rehabilitation. She earned both her Doctor of Optometry and Masters of Vision Science degrees from SUNY College of Optometry in 2002. She completed a cornea and contact lens fellowship at SUNY College of Optometry and has been at the college and University Eye Center since. Dr. Rutner received her MBA in Health Care Leadership in 2021 from SUNY Empire State College. She is currently involved in clinical teaching, patient care and clinical research.
Education
MBA, Health Care Leadership, SUNY, Empire State College, 2021
MS, Vision Science, SUNY College of Optometry , 2002
OD, Doctor of Optometry, SUNY College of Optometry, 2002
Residency/Other Post Graduate Training
Cornea and Specialty Contact Lens - SUNY, College of Optometry, 2003
Certifications
New York State Board Oral Certification - SUNY College of Optometry, 2023
Diplomate American Board of Optometry - American Board of Optometry , 2013
Fellowship - College of Optometrist in Vision Development , 2007
A Clinical Diagnostic and Treatment Protocol for the Patient with Visual Snow/Visual Snow Syndrome and Concurrent Binocular Dysfunctions, Vision Development & Rehabilitation 9 (1): 7-14 7-14, 2023
Historical, Diagnostic and Chromatic Treatment in Visual Snow Syndrome: A Retrospective Analysis. Optometry and Vision Science, Optometry and Vision Science 100 (5): 328-333 328-333, 2023
Objective vision-based testing in mild traumatic brain injury: A bibliography., Vision Development and Rehabilitation 9 (2): 127-132 127-132, 2023
The Differential of Pathological from Functional Vision Loss: The Amblyopia Masqueraders. , Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 8 (1): 27-44 27-44, 2023
Sequential Multi Modal Optometric Management of Pediatric Nystagmus. Optometry and Contact lenses. , Optometry and Contact lenses 2023
Accommodative and Vergence Therapy, Optometric Extension Program Foundation Chapter 18 2022
Effectiveness of App-Based Home- Vision Therapy on Symptom Reduction During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Optometry & Visual Performance 10 (3): 159-165 159-165, 2022
Readalyzer as a novel approach in visual biofeedback treatment of congenital nystagmus: A Case Study, Vision Development and Rehabilitation 8 (2): 82-86 82-86, 2022
Effectiveness of App-Based Home Vision Therapy on Symptom Reduction During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Optometry & Visual Performance.
Letter: vision therapy: occlusion, prisms, filters, and vestibular exercises for mild traumatic brain injury. , Survey of Ophthalmology. 66 (4): 674-676 674-676, 2021
Visual Snow Syndrome: Evolving Neuro-Optometric Considerations in Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. , Concussion 6 (2): published online published online, 2021
Some Thoughts on Clinical Eye Movement Testing. , Vision Development and Rehabilitation 7 (1): 7-16 7-16, 2021
COVID-19 and Vision Therapy: An Academic Experience, Vision Development and Rehabilitation 6 (2): 95-98 95-98, 2020
Astigmatism and Early Academic Readiness in Preschool Children, Optometry and Vision Science 92 (3): 279-285 279-285, 2015
Adolescent Interstitial Keratitis Secondary to Intrauterine TB Exposure, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 80 (6): 307 307, 2009
Profile of selected aspects of visually-symptomatic individuals with acquired brain injury: a retrospective study., Journal of Behavioral Optometry 19 (1): 7-10 7-10, 2008
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients: A retrospective analysis, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 79 (5): 252-258 252-258, 2008
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients: a retrospective analysis. Optometry., Optometry 79 252-258 252-258, 2008
The frequency of occurrence, types, and characteristics of visual field defects in acquired brain injury: A retrospective analysis, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 79 (5): 259-265 259-265, 2008
The frequency of occurrence, types, and characteristics of visual field defects in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis., Optometry 79 59-65 59-65, 2008
Vision therapy for oculomotor dysfunction in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis. Optometry., Optometry 79 (1): 18-22 18-22, 2008
Vision therapy for oculomotor dysfunctions in acquired brain injury: A retrospective analysis, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 79 (1): 18-22 18-22, 2008
Spontaneous, bilateral intraocular lens dislocation in a patient with exfoliation syndrome, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 78 (5): 220-224 220-224, 2007
Frequency of occurrence and treatment of ocular disease in symptomatic individuals with acquired brain injury: a clinical management perspective., Journal Behavioral Optometry 18 (2): 31-36 31-36, 2007
Occurrence of oculomotor dysfunctions in acquired brain injury: A retrospective analysis, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 78 (4): 155-161 155-161, 2007
Occurrence of oculomotor dysfunctions in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis., Optometry 78 (4): 155-161 155-161, 2007
Occurrence of ocular disease in traumatic brain injury in a selected sample: a retrospective analysis., Brain Injury 20 (10): 1079-1086 1079-1086, 2006
Occurrence of ocular disease in traumatic brain injury in a selected sample: A retrospective analysis, Brain Injury 20 (10): 1079-1086 1079-1086, 2006
Monocular deprivation in an identical twin, Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association 76 (10): 579-587 579-587, 2005
Monocular deprivation in an identical twin., Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.) 76 (10): 579-87 579-87, 2005
MONOCULAR DEPRIVATION IN AN IDENTICAL TWIN., Optometry and Vision Science 79 (Supplement): 216 216, 2002
Multi-Sensory Feedback Therapy for Oculomotor Dysfunction, 741-769 741-769, 2002
A NEW AND OBJECTIVE VISUAL FEEDBACK OCULAR MOTOR TRAINING SYSTEM., Optometry and Vision Science 78 (SUPPLEMENT): 151 151, 2001
Presentations
Interdisciplinary Care Between Postural Restoration and Functional Behavioral Optometry, 2023 Lecture
, should I stop my meds? Optic nerve edema with human growth hormone, 2023 Poster
Differentiating Functional from Pathological Vision Loss, 2023 Lecture
Early intervention for visual development in CVI, 2023 Poster
Horner’s Syndrome secondary to disc herniation of the thoracic spine , 2023 Poster
Interdisciplinary care of the patient with vertical deviation, 2023 Poster
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation’s role in treating a patient with encephalitis, epilepsy and lobectomy, 2023 Poster
Screening & Strategies for Vision Deficits in Children Part I. , 2023 Lecture
The acquired brain injury “toolkit” a new member benefit from COVD, 2023 Other
The importance of functional prism, neuro-rehabilitative therapy and interdisciplinary care to improve quality of life in patient with glioblastoma, 2023 Poster
Uncorrected Visual Acuity Showed More OFF-Pathway Deficit in Myopic Children, 2023 Poster
Examining and Prescribing for in your Primary Care Practice, 2023 Lecture
Nystagmus: Clinical Evaluation and Management, 2023 Lecture
Screening and Strategies for Vision Deficits in Children Part II. , 2023 Lecture
Visual Snow Syndrome, 2023 Lecture
Visual Snow Syndrome, 2023 Lecture
Visual Snow Syndrome, 2023 Lecture
Visual Snow Syndrome, 2023 Lecture
Retinal Macrovessel in a Pediatric Patient, 2022 Poster
What’s New in Vision Rehabilitation., 2022 Lecture
Differentiating Functional from Pathological Vision Loss , 2021 Lecture
New Onset Collateral Vessels in a Pediatric Patient, 2021 Poster
Clinical Management of Nystagmus with Biofeedback. , 2020 Lecture
Telehealth in Rehabilitative Optometry Clinical Pearls, 2020 Oral Presentation
Examining and Prescribing for the Pediatric Patients in Your Primary Care Practice COPE , 2019 Lecture
Characteristics of visual field defects in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis, 2008 Poster
Oculomotor vision therapy in acquired brain injury: a retrospective approach., 2007 Poster
Oculomotor rehabilitation in acquired brain injury, 2007 Poster
Occurrence of ocular motor dysfunction in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis, 2006 Poster
Occurrence of ocular disease in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis., 2005 Poster
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients and their effects on the progress of vision rehabilitation: a retrospective analysis, 2005 Poster
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients: a retrospective analysis, 2005 Poster
Occurrence of ocular disease in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis, 2005 Poster
Services
University
2022 - Present : Course and Standing - member
2022 - Present : Curriculum Committee - memer
2015 - Present : Information Security Committee - member
2015 - Present : Clinical Education Council - member : Chief of service
2014 - Present : COVD- Research Committee - Committee Member
2014 - Present : COVD - Other
2023 - 2023 : American Board of Optometry Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) writing committee for Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Assessment. - Committee Member
