Patricia Modica OD, FAAO
Clinical Professor, State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, New York, New YorkDr. Modica is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she completed a Residency in Primary Care, followed by a two year Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease. She is currently a Clinical Professor at The State University of New York College of Optometry where she oversees care in the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Service and teaches didactic coursework in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease and Neuroanatomy.
She also participates in clinical research involving concussive disorders in adolescents. She has lectured nationally and internationally on topics related to her clinical emphasis in neuro-ophthalmic disorders, and was the recent recipient of Salus University’s Presidential Medal of Honor for her body of work in her specialty.
She has numerous publications, including the book entitled "Neuro-Ophthalmic System: Clinical Procedures" by Butterworth-Heinemann. She is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and currently serves as the Chair for the Special Interest Group "Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders in Optometry."