Dr. Gary Lee Barker O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
1928 Howell Branch Rd Winter Park FL, 32792About
Gary Barker is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Winter Park, FL. Gary specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Gary performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Gary is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
Education and Training
University of Miami Coral Gables B.S. in Biology 1976
University of Houston College of Optometry O.D. 1983
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Awards
- Florida Optometrist of the Year 1996 Florida Optometric Association
- Pediatric Clinician of the Year award 1983 University of Houston College of Optometry
Professional Memberships
- President Florida Optometric Association
Experience & Accolades
- Research OptometristUniversity of Texas Medical Science Center-HoustonAfter graduation from UHCO. Dr. Barker worked at the University of Texas Medical Science Center-Houston as a Research Optometrist in the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study, one of the first studies of laser treatment of diabetic eye disease.
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