Tracy Nguyen OD, PhD, PhD

Interim Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Bio

Dr. Tracy T. Nguyen is a Clinical Professor at the State University of New York College of Optometry, where she has been a faculty member since January 2013. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry (1999) and a PhD in Vision Science from Indiana University School of Optometry (2012), where her dissertation was titled “Lactate Transport across the Corneal Endothelium.”

Dr. Nguyen's career spans both clinical and research domains. Prior to her current role as Interim Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, she served as the Interim Associate Dean for Optometric Education and Interim Chair of the Department of Clinical Education. Her research focuses on corneal physiology and ocular surface pathology, with particular emphasis on dry eye and contact lens-related complications. In addition to her research, Dr. Nguyen teaches a diverse array of courses in the optometry and graduate programs at SUNY. Her contributions to clinical education and service at SUNY have been recognized with the President’s Merit Award in Excellence and the Chancellor’s Excellence Award for Faculty Service.

Dr. Nguyen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the President’s Gold Circle. She is also a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Education

  • PhD, Vision Science, Indiana University, 2012
  • OD, Doctor of Optometry, University of Houston College of Optometry, 1999

Residency/Other Post Graduate Training

  • Research Associate - Indiana University School of Optometry, 2012

Certifications

  • Optometry - NY State Board of Optometry, 2012

Awards/Honors

  • Chancellor's Excellence in Faculty Service Award, 2020
  • Diplomate, 2016
  • K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award, 2009
  • Ciba Vision-Ezell Fellowship, 2008
  • Borish-Ezell Fellowship, 2007
  • Fellow of AAO, 2005
  • K12 Clinician Scientist Trainee, 2004

Professional Experience

  • Associate clinical professor, SUNY College of Optometry, 2018 - Present
  • Assistant clinical professor, SUNY College of Optometry, 2013 - 2018
  • Assistant Scientist, Indiana School of Optometry, 2012 - 2012
  • Research Associate, Indiana University School of Optometry, 2004 - 2012
  • Lecturer/Clinical instructor, Indiana University School of Optometry, 2000 - 2004
  • Research Optometrist, Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research at Indiana University School of Optometry, 2000 - 2004

Teaching Interests

-General pathology
-Anterior segment physiology and pathology
-Pharmacology
-Primary care clinic

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

BVS 122SA
Human Bioscience II

BVS 122SA
Human Bioscience II

Clinical Interests

-Primary care
-Contact lens

Publications

  • Telomerase Immortalization of Human Corneal Endothelial Cells Yields Functional Hexagonal Monolayers, PLoS ONE 7 (12): e51427 e51427,
  • CD147 Required for Corneal Endothelial Lactate Transport, Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science 55 (7): 4673 4673, 2014
  • Lactate-H+Transport Is a Significant Component of the In Vivo Corneal Endothelial Pump, Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science 53 (4): 2020 2020, 2012
  • Bicarbonate, NBCe1, NHE, and Carbonic Anhydrase Activity Enhance Lactate-H+Transport in Bovine Corneal Endothelium, Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science 52 (11): 8086 8086, 2011
  • Knockdown of NBCe1 In Vivo Compromises the Corneal Endothelial Pump, Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science 51 (10): 5190 5190, 2010
  • Overnight Orthokeratology Experience With XO Material, Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 32 (1): 39-45 39-45, 2006
  • Overnight Orthokeratology, Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 30 (4): 254-262 254-262, 2004
  • Overnight Orthokeratology, Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 29 (3): 137-145 137-145, 2003
  • Variability in Hypoxia-Induced Corneal Swelling is Associated with Variability in Corneal Metabolism and Endothelial Function, Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 29 (2): 117-125 117-125, 2003
  • VISUAL AND CENTRAL CORNEAL THICKNESS CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH OVERNIGHT ORTHOKERATOLOGY., Optometry and Vision Science 78 (SUPPLEMENT): 62 62, 2001
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