Bruce Gaynes

Bruce Gaynes

OD, Pharm D

  • Assistant Professor
  • Ophthalmology

Specialties
Comprehensive Optometry

Locations
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Licensure

  • Licensed Optometrist, 1983
  • Licensed Pharmacist, 1996

Optometry School:
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science, Vision Science 1982
Doctor of Optometry, 1983

Residency:
Optometric Residency, 1983-1984
Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Newington, CT

Graduate School:
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Master of Science, Pharmacology 1988

University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Doctor of Pharmacy, 1996

Research Interests

  • Ophthalmic drug delivery
  • Ophthalmic imaging
  • Ocular toxicity of systemic pharmacotherapy
  • Translational research applications of novel ophthalmic drug entities
  • Mechanisms to improve drug information accessibility for individuals with visual impairment
  • Cognitive aspects of vision loss