Shenita Freeney, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Optometrist
SPECIALTIES
Primary Care Optometry
Ocular Surgery Co-management
LOCATIONS
The ophthalmologists and optometrists of the Marietta Eye Clinic each chose to join this practice because of a common philosophy, providing the highest quality patient care possible. Marietta Eye doctors are the experts in their fields, the top graduates in their educational and training programs, and deeply compassionate health care providers. The physicians and optometrists here research and provide the latest technology for their patients, listen intently to their patients’ needs, and ensure their patients have the highest quality support and surgical staff available. We invite you to explore the credentials and personality of our doctors on this page. Thank you for considering the Marietta Eye Clinic.
Specialties/Competencies
Primary Care Optometry & Ocular Surgery Co-management
Honors & Awards
2014 Dean’s List 2014 Dean’s AAO travel grant recipient
2014 Dean’s NOSA travel grant recipient
2014 AOSA travel grant recipient
2013 AAO travel grant recipient
2013 AOSA travel grant recipient
2012 AAO travel grant recipient 2012 AAO student fellowship
Education
OD University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry May 2015
BS University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Biology May 2010 Graduated Cum Laude
Professional Associations
Georgia State Board of Optometry: October 2020
Arizona State Board of Optometry: October 2015
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO): Part I-March 2014, Part II-December 2014, Part III-December 2014
CPR certified: September 2015
Laser certified: January 2014
Research & Publications
Sub-Investigator A Prospective, Randomized Phase III Study Comparing Two Models of XXXXX to Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, SDP, 0.5%
Leadership Experience
National Optometric Student Association – Former Vice President
American Academy of Optometry UAB student chapter (AAO) – 4th year representative
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) UABSO student liaison
American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)
Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO)
Private Practice Club Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH)
Community Service
Gift of Sight – Eye examinations for the underprivileged community through local non-profit organizations
Black Belt Eye Examinations – Trips to Black Belt areas of Alabama to provide vision care
NOSA – Vision screenings, examinations for local orphanages, and minority education seminars
Children’s Vision First – Vision screenings for infants through school-aged children
Employment Experience
Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Arizona/Arizona Advanced Eye Research Institute: October 2016 to December 2020
Optometrist
Sub-Investigator
Family Eyecare of Glendale: October 2016 to December 2020
Optometrist
Nationwide Vision: November 2015-December 2016
Optometrist
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Indian Hospital Eye Clinic: July 2015-June 2016
Residency Ocular Disease & Primary Care
Externship – Tuscaloosa VA hospital: January-May 2015
Rotation through the Tuscaloosa VA providing examinations with concentration on ocular disease and primary care
Internship – University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (UABSO): May 2014-December 2014
Primary Care – Examinations through UABSO primary care clinic during third year and fourth year
Ocular Disease – Examinations through UABSO ocular disease and low vision clinic during fourth year
Cornea and Contact Lens – Examinations and specialty contact lens fittings through UABSO during fourth year
Pediatrics – Examinations through UABSO pediatrics clinic during fourth year
Specialty Rotations: October 2013-December 2014
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB)- Eye examinations and screenings to visually and/or hearing-impaired patients
Nursing Homes – Examinations with local nursing home facilities throughout fourth year
Sparks Clinic – Examinations through UAB Sparks clinic for children undergoing testing for developmental delays
Vision Therapy – In office training and therapy focused on oculomotor, accommodative, and strabismic disorders
Developmental Vision – Intelligence, visual-motor integration, visual perception, dyslexia, and oculomotor testing to determine if visual development is adequate for age
Community Eye Care – Examinations and screenings to the underserved community in the Birmingham area
Optical Services – Rotation through UABSO optical services which involved fitting, dispensing, repairing, and ordering glass during third and fourth year
Personal Interests
Spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling, playing the piano, and spending time with her dog.