Stephen Burwell completes CEC’s Orthoptic Program

Sep. 17, 2016

We are proud to announce that our orthoptic student has successful completed our two year orthoptic training program. Stephen Burwell, BS, COT has completed the intensive program as well as passed his written and oral boards with the American Orthoptic Council to become a board-certified orthoptist. He will then join Children’s Eye Care as a staff orthoptist.

Congratulations to Stephen and his fabulous teachers and mentors at Children’s Eye Care.

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