CareerSymposium2021

9th Annual Career Symposium

Noah Tannen, OD, FCOVD

“Dr. Noah” received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lafayette College, and went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry. He completed his residency in pediatrics, vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation at PCO at Salus University. He was accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry in 2018, as well as a fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development in 2020. He has hosted Continuing Education lectures and authored several publications on the following topics: myopia control, vision development and rehabilitation, nystagmus, and patient care after traumatic brain injury. He currently is in private practice in Hamilton, NJ alongside his father, Dr. Barry Tannen.

Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO

Dr. Wruble was raised in Bad Axe, MI and completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with High Honors followed by her Doctorate of Optometry Magna Cum Laude from Michigan College of Optometry in 2009. Dr. Wruble knew Michigan was too cold for her, so she was excited to find out she matched with her #1 residency choice at W. G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury and Charlotte, NC. Dr. Wrublle specializes in hard-to-fit contact lenses, Ocular Disease (Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetes) Specialty Contact Lenses (Keratoconus, Trauma, Advanced prescriptions), and pediatrics. She was named 2017 Young Optometrist of the Year, 2018 Young Optometrist of the South, and 2018 Women in Optometry Theia Award. She also volunteers at Gaston Family Health Services providing eye exams and participates with Belmont Community Organization.