Bruce P. Abramson, OD
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry, 1991
- Master of Science, Physiology, University of California, Davis, 1987
- Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1979
- Therapeutic Pharmacological Agent Certification, January, 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Private optometric practice in Santa Rosa from 1992
- Consulting Optometrist, California State Department of Rehabilitation, Santa Rosa, 1992-present
- Refractive Surgery Co-management—Board member of Pacific Laser Eye Center
- Joined ECI in 1997
- Coordinator and Director of Vision Services at the Southwest Community Health Center, Vision Clinic
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Member of the Redwood Empire Optometric Society, Past President
- Member of the California Optometric Association, currently serving as Chairman of the Education and Meetings Committee
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
- University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry Alumni Association
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
- California Optometric Association, Young Optometrist of the Year, 1997
- American Optometric Association Optometric Recognition Award, 1995 to present
- Health Leadership Award, Southwest Community Health Center, 2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND/OR CHARITY WORK
- Instrumental in establishing the eye clinic at the Southwest Community Health Center in Santa Rosa and have been providing eye care at the clinic to the uninsured since 1996.
- Worked with the local Lion’s Club to arrange disbursement of glasses at no cost to patients
SPECIALTY INTEREST
- Contact lenses
- Vision rehabilitation
Professional Focus:
Besides general optometry, my professional career at ECI is focused on providing contact lens care to our patients. I stay current with the latest developments in the contact lens field, so I can keep patients of ECI seeing optimally and their contact lenses for as long as they desire.
Personal Interests:
I am a musician, playing drums and percussion with local bands over the past 20 years. I enjoy biking, gardening, camping, and hiking in my spare time. I live in Santa Rosa with my wife Carol, sons Jonathan and Jared, and daughter Sarah.