Daniella Rutner

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
• Certification - Paragon – Corneal Refractive Therapy, 2005
• Fellow - American Academy of Optometry, 2004
• Certification - AO Monoplex , 2003

Awards/Honors

• Distinguished Scholar and Fellow Member, 2023
• Dean's Medal, 2022
• NYSOA Optometrist of the Year, 2018
• Promising Inventor Award , 2003

Professional Experience

• Chief of Vision Rehabilitation , SUNY College of Optometry , 2016 - Present
• Privacy Officer, SUNY College of Optometry , 2015 - Present
• Associate Clinical Professor , SUNY College of Optometry , 2008 - Present
• Director of Optometry , Ezra Medical Center, 2007 - 2016
• Assistant Clinical Professor, SUNY College of Optometry , 2003 - 2008

Teaching Interests

Pediatrics, Binocular Vision and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury

Research Interests

PEDIG
Vision Rehabilitation

Clinical Interests

Binocular Vision
Vision Rehabilitation
Biofeedback
Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation

Publications

• 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
• Neuro-optometric treatment for visual snow syndrome: recent advance. , Concussion 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
• 2015 - Present : Quality Assurance Committee - Member/Chair
• 2015 - Present : Clinic Council - Member: chief of VR
• 2013 - Present : Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management Committee - member
• 2007 - 2018 : Educational Policy Committee - member
• 2008 - 2015 : Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity Committee - member
• 2015 - 2007 : Admissions Committee -
• 2005 - 2010 : Faculty Development Committee - member
• 2007 - 2008 : Dean's Search committee member - Search Committee

Public

• 2017 - Present : New York State Board of Optometry - Chair
• 2007 - Present : Yeled V'Yalda Head Start - Other

Professional

• 2023 - Present : ARBO Judicial Council/Resolutions Committee - Committee Member
• 2023 - Present : National Academy of Practice (NAP) - Admittance Committee - Committee Member
• 2023 - Present : COVD - Ad Hoc Website Committee - Task Force Member
• 2022 - Present : Optometric Extension Program Foundation - Board of Advisors
• 2022 - Present : COVD - Fellowship Committee - Committee Chair
• 2022 - Present : Acquired Brain Committee, College of Optometrist in Vision Development (COVD) - Committee Member
• 2022 - Present : Neuro-Ophthalmology Disease Area Working Group, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group - Committee Member
• 2020 - Present : Optometry and Contact Lenses - Reviewer/Referee
• 2020 - Present : Vision Development and Rehabilitation - Reviewer/Referee
• 2019 - Present : Optometry and Visual Performance - Reviewer/Referee
• 2017 - Present : ASCO - Neuro-Rehab Sig - Session Chair
• 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