Gayle has been a certified ophthalmic medical technologist since 1984. At the time, she was the youngest-ever graduate of the University of Florida’s Ophthalmic Technologist program. Gayle has experience in direct patient care, diagnostic testing, surgical assisting, patient education, staff and ophthalmology resident education and skill evaluation, and clinical research in training hospitals and private practices. Gayle is also the author of three chapters of “Principles and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting: A Comprehensive Textbook.” Gayle is an active member of the Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO).