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KRISTEN L. FRY, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Clinical Research Director, The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute
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After completing the undergraduate program at McGill University in Montreal, Dr. Fry obtained her optometry degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. She completed further studies in Vision Science, earning a Masters degree.
Dr Fry's clinical and research interests focus on outcomes and quality improvement in laser and refractive surgery. She is a principal investigator on a number of studies and clinical trials, and is study coordinator for FDA-sponsored clinical investigations at the Institute.
Dr. Fry supervises our student research program at The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute. She has a special interest in keratoconus research and is extensively involved in the US clinical trial for corneal collagen crosslinking. Dr. Fry is also an expert in corneal optics, with interests in corneal topography mapping, optical abberations as well as corneal biomechanics which may influence a patient's surgical result.
Current Positions:
- Clinical Research Director, The Cornea & Laser Eye Institute
- Associate Faculty Member, Department of Ophthalmology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Experience:
- Experience in thousands of refractive surgery procedures
- Clinical coordinator for U.S. FDA studies of the excimer laser and other techniques
- Research in refractive surgery, keratoconus, computerized corneal mapping, corneal biomechanics and outcomes assessment
- Teaches and lectures locally and nationally
Memberships:
- American Optometric Association
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Vice-President, NJ Academy of Optometry
Honors and Awards:
- SUNY, College of Optometry, Beta Sigma Kappa
- SUNY, College of Optometry, Ester J. Werner Memorial Award
- Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Recipient
