EDUCATION:

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:  

7/1/89 – 6/30/90                    Intern, Internal Medicine Dept.,
                                               Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine.

7/1/90 – 6/30/93                    Resident, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Dept.,
                                               Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine.

1993 - 1995                            Private practice, General Ophthalmology, Warner Robins, GA.

7/1/95 – 6/30/96                    Fellowship: Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery 
                                               Dr. Gregory Krohel, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.

7/1/96 – 8/31/00                    Private Practice, Ophthalmology.  Macon, GA

2000  -  present                   Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences                                                                                              Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock TX

2003 – present                       Clinic Medical Director, Department of Ophthalmology and
                                               Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
                                               Lubbock, Texas.

CERTIFICATION:                    American Board of Ophthalmology, 5/14/95
                                                Recertification 1/1/06 

SUB-SPECIALTIES:                Neuro-ophthalmology

                                                Oculoplastic Surgery

                                                Strabismus

                                                General Ophthalmology

CURRENT LICENSURE:          Texas Medical License No. H8052 – Expires 8/31/08

SERVICES:

2006                                        Scientific Reviewer: Journal of Ophthalmology

2005                                        Scientific Reviewer: Expert Opinion in Pharmacotherapy

2005                                        Scientific Reviewer:  Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology

1995                                        Scientific Reviewer: Journal of Ophthalmology

 
PUBLICATIONS:

2006    John-Aryankalayil, M., Dushku, N., Jaworski, C.J., Cox, C.A., Schultz, G., Smith, J.A.,
Ramsey, K.E., Stephan, D.A. Freedman, K.A., Reid, T.W., Carper, D.A. Microarray and
Protein analysis of human pterygium.  Mol Vis 2006;12:55-64.

2005    Brown, S.M., Freedman, K.A., Effective corneal refractive diameter as a function of the object tangent angle in visual space.  Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2005;31:2356-2362.

2005    Freedman, K.A., Brown, S.M. Topical Apraclonidine in the Diagnosis of Suspected Horner Syndrome. Journal of
             Neuro-Ophthalmology 2005;25(2):83-85.

2004    Freedman, K.A., Polepalle, S., Transient homonymous hemianopia and positive visual phenomena in nonketotic
            hyperglycemic patients.  American Journal of Ophthalmology 2004;137:1122-1124.

2004    Freedman, K., Tran, R. Neurofibroma Involving the Caruncle.  Archives of Ophthalmology 2004;122:294-295.

2004    Craenen, G., Brown, S.M., Freedman, K.A., Windisch, T., Corona, J.  Clinical Challenge:  Rapid, Painless Unilateral Vision Loss in a 37-year-old Healthy Woman.  Survey of Ophthalmology;49:343-348.

2003    Morales, J., Freedman, K., Sawyer, C., Tendency oriented perimetry versus Fastpac in patients with neuro-ophthalmological defects.  Perimetry Update;2002/2003:121-128.

2003    Freedman, K.A., Brown, S.M., Mathews, S.M., Young, R.S. Pupil size and the ablation zone in laser refractive surgery:  Considerations based on geometric optics.  Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2003;29(10):1924-1931.

2003    Brown, S.M., Freedman, K., The weight of the basic and clinical science course (Letters to the Editor).
            Ophthalmology 2003;110:1672-1673.

2003    Brown, S.M., Aouchiche, R., Freedman, K.A. The utility of 0.5% apraclonidine in the diagnosis of Horner’s
            Syndrome.  Archives of Ophthalmology 2003;121(8):1201-1203.

2002    Krohel, G., Peters, G., Freedman, K., Popp, J.  The Gorham Disease of the Orbit.  American Journal of  Ophthalmology.  2002;133:729-730.

1999    Freedman, K.A., and Krohel, G.B.  Orbital Inflammation,  Chapter 2.1.3 in the  Oxford Textbook of
            Ophthalmology, Oxford University Press 1999

1994    Schlesinger, L.M., Freedman, K.A., Sanders, V.N., and Ledford, J.K.  Piggyback Correction of a dual-cone using a
            disposable soft contact lens.  Contact Lens Spectrum. Dec. 1994 p.44-46.

1993    Freedman, K.A., and Crosson, C.E.  Beta-cyclodextrins enhance ocular bioavailability of pilocarpine.  Current Eye
            Research 12(7): 641.

1986    Becker, R.S., Freedman, K.A., and Lenoble, C.  Photophysical and photochemical behavior of 11-cis retinal and
            its Schiff base in a micelle.  J.Phys. Chem. 90: 4334.

1986    Freedman, K.A., Becker, R.S., Hemmasi, B., and Bayer, E.  Investigation into the spectroscopy and
            photoisomerization of a series of poly(ethylene glycol) peptide Schiff  bases of 11-cis retinal.  Photochemistry
           and Photobiology 43(3): 291.

1986    Freedman, K.A., and Becker, R.S.  Comparative Investigation of the photoisomerization of the protonated and
            unprotonated n-butylamine Schiff bases of 9-cis, 13-cis, 11-cis, and all-trans retinals.  J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 108:
           1245.

1985   Becker, R.S., Freedman, K.A., Hutchinson, J.A., and Noe, L.J.  Kinetic study of the photoisomerization of a
           protonated Schiff Base of 11-cis retinal over the picosecond-to-second time regimes.  J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 107:
          3942.

1985    Becker, R.S. and Freedman, K.A.  A comprehensive investigation for the mechanism and photophysics of
            isomerization of a protonated and unprotonated Schiff Base of 11-cis  retinal.  J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 107: 3942.

1982    Becker, R.S., Freedman, K.A., and Causey, G.  Schiff Base of retinal:  photoisomerization as a function of solvent
           and protonation.  J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 104: 5797.

ELECTRONIC FORMAT

            Content Author – Progressive Proptosis in a 4-Month-Old Infant

http://www.aao.org/edu_courses/pedi_case_2

Multiple Choice Questions

Web-Based Continuing Professional Education

American Academy of Ophthalmology 2004

ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS

2004   Cox, C.A., Aryankalayil, M.J., Jaworski, C., Russell, P., Gray, T. Freedman, K.A., Dushku, K., Reid, T.W., Carper, D.              The Effect of Doxycycline on the Migration of Pterygial Epithelial  Cells Grown in Culture.  ARVO Conference, April
            27, 2004, Sarasota, Florida. 

1989    Freedman, K.A., Hong, B.S., Singh, P., and McCartney, D.L.  Plasminogen activator
            activity and protein profile of rabbit tear after alkaline burn of cornea.  Poster presented at ARVO 1989.

PRESENTATIONS

2001    Neuro-Retinitis Reviewed

Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Annual Spring Meeting

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

2005    What is New in Neuro-Ophthalmology

            Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Annual Spring Meeting

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

2006    Neuro-Ophthalmic Emergencies

            Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Annual Spring Meeting

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

2007    International Ophthalmology

            Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Annual Spring Meeting

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCES:

2000 – present            Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,
                                    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.

1996 - 2000                 Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery,
                                    Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia.

1995 - 1996                 Assistant Attending , Department of Ophthalmology,
                                    Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York.

1990 - 1993                 Research in ocular pharmacology, Department of Ophthalmology,
                                    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.

1988                            Research into the anatomical and chemical changes seen after alkaline burns to the cornea,
                                    Department of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.

1981 - 1985                 Photophysics and photochemistry of retinal compounds and mechanisms of 
                                    photoisomerization in visual pigment systems.  Pre and post-doctoral research.
                                    Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

1982 - 1984                 Teaching and Development of Undergraduate Laboratory classes.
                                    Teaching Assistant in the Dept. of Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

1980 - 1981                 Teaching in freshman chemistry and physical chemistry courses. 
                                    Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas.
 

AWARDS AND HONORS:

1992                                        Resident Research Award, Department of Ophthalmology

                                                And Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University.

1988                                        Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society

1988, 87, 86                            Louise Barekman Scholarship

1983 - 84                                 Alpha Chi Sigma Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award,

                                                University of Houston (UH)

1992 - Present                                     Christian Ophthalmology Society

1990 - Present                                     American Academy of Ophthalmology

2002 – Present                                    North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES:

2000 – Present             Credentials/Bylaws, University Medical Center

2004 – Present             Medical Records, University Medical Center

2000 – Present             Admissions Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

2006 -  Present            Clinical Education Operations Committee

2007   Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

2006, 2005 University of Colorado HSC Annual Ophthalmology Symposia

2005   International Ophthalmology –Approaches to Eye Disease in the Developing World

           University of Virginia Health System

2003, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1992  Annual Meeting American Academy of Ophthalmology

1999   Christian Ophthalmology Society Meeting, August , Stone Mountain GA

1999   Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, March, Augusta GA

1994   National Eye Trauma Symposium with Vitrectomy Wet Lab, May 13-14, Boston, MA

1992   Symposium on Ophthalmology in Developing Nations, Proctor Foundation, March 1992.

REFERENCES:

David L. McCartney, M.D. Chairman Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX  79430  (806)-743-2410

Gregory B. Krohel, M.D. Associate Professor, 2200 Burdett Ave., Ste.206, Troy, NY 12180
(518)- 271- 6390

Richard A. Ulrich, M.D. Carter Eye Center, 1867 Forsyth St., Macon, GA  31201-1174
(912)-923-6441