Dr. Kaitlyn Rooney earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York, NY. Upon graduating, she completed her residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Care Optometry, and is now an attending optometrist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Healthcare System in NY.
As a resident, she was involved in teaching (adjunct clinical associate professor), research and educational activities. In 2022, at the American Academy of Optometry conference in San Diego, she presented two posters (Central Cloudy Dystrophy of François and Bioptic Telescope Driving). She has also given a COPE approved lecture at the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Rooney is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (DiploABO).
During her free time Dr. Rooney enjoys reading, playing tennis and spending time with family.
