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.
Professional
- Participated in Special Olympics Vision Screening Program (2004 – 2005)
- Private General Practice of Optometry. Special interest in color vision, laser vision correction, contact lenses, and low vision. (1975 – Present)
- Doctor of Optometry. University of Alabama in Birmingham, Medical Center, School of Optometry. (1975)
- Bachelor of Science, Physiological Optics, University of Alabama in Birmingham, Medical Center, School of Optometry. (1974)
- University of Alabama in Birmingham, Medical Center, School of Optometry. (1972 – 1975)
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology. University of Maryland, College Park. (1970)
Professional Organizations
- American Optometric Association
- 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 Dundalk
- Better Business Bureau
- Charter Member of the National Alumni Society of the University of Alabama
Awards
- Optometric Recognition Award in Continuing Education from American Optometric Association (1981)
- Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Congressman, Parrin J. Mitchell. (1986)
- Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding community service and participation in the Medical Shoppe glaucoma-screening program. (1983)
- Certificate of Appreciation from Barbara A. Mikulski, Member of Congress, 3rd District, MD (1984)
- Certificate of Appreciation from Church Hospital (1986)
- Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Congressman, Parrin J. Mitchell. (1986)
- Bausch & Lomb's Outstanding Clinical Investigative Award (1992)
- One of 34 Nominees in America chosen as 20/20's Best & Brightest (1993)
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
Certification
- Certified in the pre and post management of PRK and LASIK.
- The Bochner Eye Institute (1994)
- Twenty-Twenty Laser Center (1994)
- Summit Optometric Clinical Affiliates The Ohio State University (1994)
- London Place Eye Centre Dr. Don Johnson (1995)
- Beacon Eye Institute (1995)
- Cliniques Michel Pop (1995)
- Insight Precision Refractive Surgery (1995)
- Kremer Laser Eye Center (1995)
- Laservue-Canada (1995)
- Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine-Sponsored By Insight (1996)
- Omni Eye Specialists (1996)
Scholarship Funds
Created a perpetual contact lens and dry eye research scholarship fund
University of Alabama, School of Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
