Dr. Thomas Azman, a graduate of the University of Maryland, received his doctorate from the University of Alabama Medical Center School of Optometry.In private practice since 1975, he specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of color blindness/color deficiency and color vision correction.
Thomas Azman O.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Professional
2004 – Present
Appointment to the Maryland State Board of Optometry
2003 – Present
Volunteer faculty member at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in Baltimore.
2004 – 2005
Participated in Special Olympics Vision Screening Program
2000 – 2003
Co-Director of the Contact Lens Services at the Maryland Center of Eye Care, University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
1975 – Present
Private General Practice of Optometry. Special interest in laser vision correction, contact lenses, house calls, and low vision.
1975
Doctor of Optometry. University of Alabama in Birmingham, Medical Center, School of Optometry.
1974
Bachelor of Science, Physiological Optics, University of Alabama in Birmingham, Medical Center, School of Optometry.
1972 – 1975
University of Alabama in Birmingham, Medical Center, School of Optometry.
1970
Bachelor of Science, Psychology. University of Maryland, College Park.
Professional Organizations
- American Optometric Association
- Maryland Optometric Association
- Greater Baltimore Optometric Society
- Low Vision Section of the AOA
- Contact Lens Section of the AOA
- Sports Vision Section of the AOA
- Doctors With A Heart Program
- National Eye Research Foundation
- National Academy of Sports Vision Interlens
- Chamber of Commerce of Baltimore County
- Chamber of Commerce of Dundalk
- Better Business Bureau
- Charter Member of the National Alumni Society of the University of Alabama
Licensure
- Maryland, 1975 DPA and TPA
- Virginia, 1975
- New York, 1975
Continuing Education
1975 – Present
Various lectures and seminars in laser vision correction, contact lens, low vision, pathology, and geriatric care.
1981 – Present
ORA courses - American Optometric Association
Awards
1981 – Present
Optometric Recognition Award in Continuing Education from American Optometric Association.
1983
City of Baltimore Citizen Citation by Mayor Schaefer.
1977
Letter of Commendation from Baltimore City Council Woman, Mary Pat Clark.
1986
Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Congressman, Parrin J. Mitchell.
1983
Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding community service and participation in the Medical Shoppe glaucoma-screening program
1984
Certificate of Appreciation from Barbara A. Mikulski, Member of Congress, 3rd District, MD
1986
Certificate of Appreciation from Church Hospital
1992
Bausch & Lomb's Outstanding Clinical Investigative Award
1993
One of 34 Nominees in America chosen as 20/20's Best & Brightest.
1995
Certificate from Maryland House of Delegates in recognition of participation in the "Vision USA" project, providing free eye examinations and corrective eye wear to low income workers across state of Maryland.
1995
Chosen as one of Maryland's most exceptional business by Warfield's Business Record, Corporate Profiles 1995.
Clinical Studies
- Bausch & Lomb: 1991-2006
- Polymer Technology: 1991-2003
- Ciba Vision: since 1995-2006
- Vision Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: since 1994-200
- Varilux: since 1994
- Johnson & Johnson: since 1995-2003
- Foresight Regulatory Strategies, Inc.:1999-2004
- World Optics-2003
- Eagle Vision-2002-2003
Lecturer and Consultant of Education
- Contact Lens Consultant.
- Guest Lectures to various nursing homes.
- Guest lecturer to various PTA meetings and schools.
- Guest lecturer for Baltimore County Department of Aging.
- Guest lecturer to various senior citizen centers.
- Participated in a professional round-table discussion on disposable lenses. (Johnson & Johnson October 1990).
- Appeared several times on the 6:00 news on Baltimore's ABC affiliate, WJZ-TV
- Discussion about concern's mounting about the impact of computer usage on eyesight of contact lens wearers and non-contact lens wearers. (Feb. 1991).
- Discussion about contact lenses and the new disposables.
- Followed me doing a House Call.
- Discussion about Low Vision.
- Yearly participant in National Save Your Vision Program – our office provided free eye care including eyeglasses for the needy.
Consultant and Vision Provider to Industry
- Developed a quality optometric care program for 20 nursing and retirement homes in Maryland.
- Vision consultant to various nursing homes.
- Vision consultant to various senior citizen centers.
- Director of various pre-school and school screenings.
- Vision screenings for various industries.
- Vision screening provider for Maryland Health Fair.
- Yearly comprehensive eye examinations for the needy with The Salvation Army.
Certification
- DPA Certified Maryland TPA Certified Maryland
- Certified in the pre and post management of PRK and LASIK.
October, 1994
The Bochner Eye Institute
October, 1994
Twenty-Twenty Laser Center
August, 1994
Summit Optometric Clinical Affiliates The Ohio State University
February, 1995
London Place Eye Centre Dr. Don Johnson
March, 1995
Beacon Eye Institute
April, 1995
Cliniques Michel Pop
May, 1995
TLC - The Laser Center
June, 1995
Insight Precision Refractive Surgery
November, 1995
Kremer Laser Eye Center
December, 1995
Laservue-Canada
April, 1996
Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine-Sponsored By Insight
April, 1996
Omni Eye Specialists
Scholarsip Funds
- Created a perpetual contact lens and dry eye research scholarship fund
- University of Alabama, School of Optometry
- Illinois College of Optometry
- Created a perpetual educational scholarship fund at local area schools
- Beth Tfiloh Jewish Day School
- Talmudical Academy of Baltimore
- Bais Yaakov School for Girls
- Yeshivat Rambam Day School
- Baltimore Torah Institute for Boys