Curriculum Vitae - Dr. Bill Berke, O.D., F.O.A.A.
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania
College of Optometry,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Doctorate in
Optometry, 1970
Optometric Center of New York,
NYC, New York
Comprehensive
Clinical Internship (500 Hour), 1969
Vision Therapy
Comprehensive Clinical Residency (750 Hour), 1970
Development Vision
HOFSTRA
University,
Hempstead, New York
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Biology, 1966
California Special Education Teaching Credential #1710BER, 1974 – Lifetime
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Super Vision Center,
3301 S. Harbor Blvd. Ste 104, Santa Ana, CA 92704 1978-present
Private practice,
owner. First "Super Optical" in Southern California. Lens surfacing lab.
Santa Ana Optometric Vision Center,
2860 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA 1978-1986. Private practice, owner.
First West Coast “Vision
Centerâ.”
State of CA Service Mark #47196.
Private Practice, San Diego, California. 05/74 - 04/78
Grossmont
School District, San Diego, California. 1975 - 1977
Consultant.
Developmental Optometry.
San Diego State University,
San Diego, California 1975 - 1977
Consultant and
Guest Lecturer. Vision Development and Perception.
University Hospital,
San Diego, California 1975 - 1977
Consultant to
Speech and Hearing department. Vision Perception.
Inter-disciplinary Development Center (IDC), San Diego, California. 01/74 - 04/78
Private Practice,
Hopewell Junction, New York. 09/70 - 02/74
Specialized in Developmental
Optometry and Contact Lenses/Ortho-k.
Optometric Center of New York,
New York, New York. 1970 - 1974
Clinician in Vision
Therapy and Child Development. Postdoctoral.
PROGRAMS/LECTURES/PUBLICATIONS
“Agreement &
repeatability of Sonogage Pachometer Compared With a Mitutoyo Micrometer”
American
Academy of Optometry, Journal of Optometry and Vision Science
1040-5488/08/8505-0359/0 VOL.
85, NO. 5, PP. 359–363.
Co-Author, Published May 2008.
“Epi Vs. Stromal
Changes: What’s Really Going On?”
Orthokeratology Academy of America, 2008. Lecture scheduled for April 2008.
“Epithelial
Compression and Migration of Cells vs. Midperipheral Hypertrophy”.
Orthokeratology Academy of America, 2007. Lecture at the University of Houston.
“The Effect of
Overnight Corneal Reshaping on Corneal Epithelium and Total Corneal Thickness”
Orthokeratology Academy of America, 2006. Lecture.
“Evaluating the
Accuracy and Repeatability of the Sonogage Ultrasound Pachometer to a Mitutoyo
Micrometer”
Clinical Advisor to project. Developed program and instrument adaptations.
2006.
“Thirty Day Study
On The Effect Of Overnight Corneal Reshaping On Corneal Epithelium And Total
Corneal Thickness.”
Ongoing
study at Southern California College Of Optometry (SCCO), September 2006.
Co-Investigator. Designed protocols and instrument (Janus 26, two-headed
ultrasound probe) used in the study. Collaboration with Sami El Hage, O.D.,
Harue J. Marsden, O.D., M.S. and John Mountford, Dip App Sc, FCLSA, FAAO.
“Pre and Post
Central and Paracentral Epithelial and Total Corneal Thickness Changes in
Corneal Reshaping”
Poster GOS 2005.
“Epi Volume To
Predict Refractive Change In Corneal Reshaping”
Poster &
Lecture.GOS.2004.
“Orthokeratology – Epithelial Compression and Migration of Cells vs. Mid-peripheral Hypertrophy” Paper submitted for publication in the Journal of the American Optometric Association (JAOA), Author, manuscript No. 04-008, 2005.
“Clinical
Importance of Accurate Refractor Vertex Distance Measurements Prior to
Refractive Surgery”
Co-Authored.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, Volume 18 July/August 2002.
"The Name of The
Game is Reading"
Santa Ana,
CA Elementary School District Teacher's preparatory program for early childhood
development and readiness skills for academic achievement.
Lecture on Vision, Perception, and Learning to Read. 2002.
"Vision and
Learning"
San Diego,
CA. Team director for Department of Education
Seminar.
Co-Directed San Diego County Optometric Society award-winning Symposium for San
Diego County Elementary Teachers.
"Vision,
Perception and Learning To Read"
San Diego,
CA, San Diego State University
Guest Lecturer.
"Vision,
Perception and Learning To Read"
University
Hospital, San Diego, CA, Speech Pathology Department
Guest Lecturer.
"Developmental
Optometry"
San Diego,
San Diego State University
Guest Lecturer.
"Excimer Laser
Refractive Surgery MD/OD Co-Management Manual and Guidebook"
Author.
DEVELOPMENTS
Patent Pending
US-=2008-0212021.
Title:
Orthokeratological contact lenses and design methods therefor. February 2008
Patent Pending
US-=2006-0152674.
Title:
Orthokeratological contact lenses and design methods therefor. July 2006
Instruments
Developed:
Multi-Sensory-Motor Coordination Tester/Trainer.
Digital LC Meter (physical learning curve plotter).
Multi-Sensory-Motor Feedback devices.
Static Proprioceptive Balance Board with auditory laterality feedback
(Laterality trainer)
Tactile metronome.
Audio feedback, anaglyphic, strabismus/fixation
disparity training device.
Ophthalmic Database Imaging System. 1987.
Iris adapter for Nikon FS3 slit lamp. 1990.
Janus 26. Developed two headed ultrasound pachometer probe in
collaboration with
Sonogage, Inc., 2005.
ATF Technologies,
Inc./Co-founder/Marketing Director. 2002 – current.
Applied
Thin Films, "ATF," is a technology organization that drives research and
development in the field of thin film coatings, including high quality
anti-reflective coatings.
ACPRAã
1992 - 2005
Co-Founder and Marketing Director American Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Association.
Executive Producer of first CPR video course used by optometrists.
AMERICALL
Corporation 1994
Orange County Telecommunications Marketing Director.
EBUY©
1987
Designed First
ophthalmic goods electronic buying group.
Computer Software
Development 1986
Medical Provider Software; Ophthalmic Business Software. Co-author.
Computer Servicesã
1980-84
San
Joaquin Valley, Fresno. Started first computer repair service business ever set
up in Central California. Required Yellow Pages to start a new category,
“Computer Services”.
Clinic
Founder/Director of the Interdisciplinay Development Center (IDC). 1975-78
Designed and
constructed the center in San Diego. Developed holistic concept testing battery
and treatment plan for Functionally Learning Disabled individuals. Incorporated
a multidisciplinary team of experts including PhD's in Counseling Psychology,
Education, Speech and Hearing Pathology. Resident Staff Vision Perception
Specialist.
Rainbow
Management Corporation, Santa Ana. 1978-79
Co-founded first California corporation set up to assist independent
optometrists to network through a system of co-operative buying, leases, and
management and advertising contracts.
CONTRACTING
California
General Contractor. B 1, C44, Lic. # 400958 current
Designed, drew plans, pulled permits and managed the construction for
Optometric/Dental Center
Designed and constructed Vision Centers network in Southern California.
Constructed 4,200 Sqft single family residence.
National Vision
Centers, Incorporated, Santa Ana. 1978-85
California close corporation. Founder, President and major Shareholder. First
California Optometric buying group. Designed and constructed Vision Centers
network in Southern and Central California.
Optometric Vision
Centers of: Santa Ana, Montclair, Cerritos, El Toro, Westminster, Orange,
Torrance, Brea and Fresno. 1978-1980
Designed, drew plans, permitted and managed construction of all Vision Centers.
MEMBERSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Fellow of
Orthokeratology Academy of America (FOAA)
Orthokeratology Academy of America – Current
American Optometric Association – past.
California Optometric Association – past.
COVD – past.
Chairman of Election Committee for Mayor of Santa Ana. 1988.
Santa Ana Planning Commissioner. 1986-1988.
Board Member of Santa Ana City Cable Commission. April 1986.
