Barbara graduated from The University of Florida’s Orthoptics and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technology program with certifications as Orthoptist and COMT. Additionally, she has a Master’s degree in Education from UF.
Barbara has clinical experience in both pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology with the University of Florida, Medical University of South Carolina, and Nemours Children’s Clinic. As Clinic Coordinator at MUSC and Nemours, she provided staff development to ophthalmic technical personnel in addition to her role as a provider for orthoptic clinics. She has presented at the American Orthoptic Council’s national and regional meetings on topics that include amblyopia, pediatric ptosis, and pseudotumor cerebri.