Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO

Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO

Alison Bozung OD FAAO graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon graduation, she completed an ocular disease residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. Dr. Bozung then served as a clinical assistant professor in the University of Iowa's Department of Ophthalmology, practicing in both the Cornea and Comprehensive Ophthalmology services. She later returned to Bascom Palmer where she currently practices, primarily seeing patients in the hospital's 24/7 ophthalmic emergency department. She serves as the associate director of the optometric residency program. She also is the clinical site director of the optometric student externship program, which hosts students from five colleges of optometry across the United States.

Dr. Bozung is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of local and national Optometric Associations. She is a regular contributor to optometric journals, and serves as a co-editor for the Review of Cornea and Contact Lens’ Cornea Consult column.

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Resources
In Case of Retina Emergency: Part II
Emergencies
In Case of Retina Emergency: Part II

Join Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO, and Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO, in their conversation on retinal emergencies, with a focus on managing retinal detachments.

November 21, 2023
In Case of Retina Emergency: Part I
Emergencies
In Case of Retina Emergency: Part I

Review tips for optometrists to identify and manage retinal emergencies such as acute retinal artery occlusions and giant cell arteritis.

November 15, 2023
Common Eye Emergencies with Differential Diagnosis Cheat Sheet
Emergencies
Common Eye Emergencies with Differential Diagnosis Cheat Sheet

Optometrists often serve as the frontline in eye emergencies. Explore the different types of traumatic ocular emergencies that may show up in your clinic and how to handle each to get optimal results.

October 4, 2022