Dr. Diane Adamczyk is a Professor and the Director of Residency Education at SUNY, College of Optometry. She received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Villanova University. She received her optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and completed her residency at the Newington Veterans Administration Hospital. She has been at SUNY since 1986 and has been a private practice consultant for 20 years. At SUNY, her prior administrative roles have included being Chief of the Primary Care Service and Director of Externships. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Dr. Adamczyk is the instructor of record for the ocular pharmacology course. She also sees patients and supervises students in the University Eye Center. Dr. Adamczyk lectures nationally and internationally and has written articles, chapters and coauthored the textbook, Primary EyeCare in Systemic Disease. Dr. Adamczyk is actively involved in the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, as both a member of the Residency Subcommittee and site team chair for numerous residency accreditation visits. Dr. Adamczyk was chair of the Evidence Based Optometry Committee, which oversees optometry’s clinical guidelines, including Diabetes Mellitus, the Adult Eye Exam, and the Pediatric Eye Exam. Dr. Adamczyk has received a number of recognitions, including the American Optometric Association President’s Award, Presidential Medal of Honor-Pennsylvania College of Optometry Recipient and the Albert Fitch Memorial Alumna of the Year of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Education
OD, Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1985
BS, Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1982
BS, Biology , Villanova University, 1981
Residency/Other Post Graduate Training
Primary Eye Care with Ocular Disease Emphasis - Newington Veterans Administration Hospital, 1986
Affiliations
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry - American Board of Optometry, 2013
New Jersey Oral Pharmaceuticals - , 2007
New Jersey License - , 1985
New York License - , 1985
Awards/Honors
Presidential Medal of Honor, 2019
Iron Mike Award, 2018
Optometric Educator of the Year, 2018
Outstanding Scientific Paper/Project Award, 2017
Albert Fitch Memorial Alumna of the Year, 2016
Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow, 2016
President's Award. For Distinguished Service to Optometry, 2016
Outstanding Scientific Paper/Project Award, 2015
The Centenary Celebration of Pre-Health Education, 2015
Scientific Achievement Award, 2013
Arthur M. Gottlieb, OD Leadership Award, 2001
Fellow, 1988
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor, New England College of Optometry, 2013 - Present
Professor, SUNY, College of Optometry, 2012 - Present
Associate Professor, SUNY, College of Optometry, 1995 - 2012
Assistant Professor, SUNY, College of Optometry, 1989 - 1995
Assistant Clinical Professor, SUNY, College of Optometry, 1986 - 1989
Clinical Interests
-Glaucoma
-Retina
Publications
Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Eye Care of the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus (2nd Ed), 2019
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Comprehensive Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination, 2017
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline: Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination, 2015
Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Eye Care of the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus (1st Ed), 2014
Allergic Eye Disease , (5): 2008
Antiallergy Drugs and Decongestants , (5): 2008
Allergic Eye Disease , (4): 2001
Herpes Zoster , (2): 2001
Myasthenia Gravis , (2): 2001
Myopathies , (2): 2001
Myotonic Dystrophy , (2): 2001
Rubella, (2): 2001
Toxocariasis , (2): 2001
Primary Eyecare in Systemic Disease, (2): 2001
Arteriosclerosis, 31-39 31-39, 2000
Cardiogenic Emboli, 2000
Hypertension , 19-30 19-30, 2000
Herpes Zoster , (1): 1995
Myasthenia Gravis , (1): 1995
Myopathies , (1): 1995
Myotonic Dystrophy , (1): 1995
Patient Assessment , (1): 1995
Rubella , (1): 1995
Toxocariasis , (1): 1995
Primary Eyecare in Systemic Disease, (1): 1995
Presentations
Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Eye Care of the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus, 2020 Lecture
Headaches: What Every Clinician Needs to Know, 2020 Lecture
Opioid Analgesics: Use and Abuse, 2020 Lecture
Systemic Drugs: Their Ocular Manifestations and Management Considerations, 2020 Lecture
Developing and Delivering an Effective Presentation, 2019 Lecture
