Cynthia A. Hardy, O.D

Diplomate, American Board of Optometry

Accomplished optometrist with proven capability to establish a rapport with patients quickly through excellent communication skills and analysis of problem areas.

• Energetic and passionate about patient retention through matching solutions, especially advanced technology solutions, to patient needs.
• Meticulous attention to detail, resulting in minimal spectacle re-makes and contact lens returns.
• Strong background in ocular disease and in complex contact lens fitting.
• Well networked with specialists to facilitate referrals, when appropriate, and ensure the patient’s return to the practice following evaluation and treatment.
• Highly respected by colleagues and co-workers for personal integrity.

Practices in multiple clinics in a large, busy ophthalmology practice

2016-Present

• Busy schedule examining patients, most of whom have been referred for evaluation of pathology.
• Primarily manages glaucoma patients and works with ophthalmologists coordinating care prior to, and following, surgeries.

Practices in a privately owned office associated with a known optical

2013-Present

• Cultivates a following of loyal patients, developed with only a single day of practice per week.
• Promotes a positive, cooperative work culture with open communication between the doctor’s office and the associated optical.

Practices in a privately owned, highly respected practice

2000-Present

• Maintains a loyal following of patients, cultivated over many years, through excellent inter-personal skills and problem-solving.
• Provides a full range of care from routine exams to specialty contact lens fitting; from medical office visits to emergency care.
• Fits a vast range of contact lenses, both routine and complex contact lens fitting; in a setting known for this skill. Receives many referrals from colleagues, especially ophthalmology.
• Skilled with EMR/EHR, including having developed exam templates for the office, as well as electronic filing systems, and communication systems.

Completed a residency in ocular disease in a large ophthalmology practice

1999-2000

• Examined and treated patients in five offices of a large, busy practice.
• Scheduled and oversaw interns from multiple optometry schools.
• Served as the on-call doctor, in rotation with the other doctors, seeing emergencies such as traumas, RD’s, and corneal ulcers.

• Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
• Residency in Ocular Disease associated with NSU College of Optometry
• Doctor of Optometry, Nova Southeastern College of Optometry

• Granted membership in Beta Sigma Kappa, international optometric honor society
• Welch-Allyn Award of Excellence for exceptional performance for all optometric courses
• Dean’s List, four semesters

• Licensure and Certification—State of Florida