Bobby W. “Chip” Wood, Jr., O.D.


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EDUCATION:

University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX

Magna Cum Laude, Doctor of Optometry, 1993.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.

Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1989.


PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

State of Texas, Therapeutic Optometrist, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, 2000 to present

State of North Carolina, Optometrist, 1993 to 2015

DEA and DPS certified in the State of Texas


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Administrator, Vision Source San Antonio, 2019 to present

President & Medical Director, Wood Vision Source, San Antonio, TX. July 2014 to present

President & Medical Director, Coyote Optical Vision Source, Uvalde, TX. July 2010 to present.

Braverman-Terry-Oei Eye Associates, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 1, 2008 to June 30, 2014.

The Eye Center of Uvalde, P.A., Uvalde, TX. Nov. 1, 2001 to October 31, 2008

EyeOptix (formerly Eye Care Clinic, O.D., P.A.), Charlotte, NC. June 1995 - October 2001.

Dr. Barry Adler & Associates, Chapel Hill, NC. June 1993 to May 1995.


Externships:

University of Texas Health Science Center/Houston Eye Associates,

John Goosey, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992.

Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease Specialist

University of Texas Health Science Center/Houston Eye Associates,

Rosa Tang, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992.

Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialist

Womack Army Medical Center

Lt. Col. James Kluckman, O.D., Fort Bragg, NC, 1992.

Primary Care Optometry


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

LKC Technologies, RETeval Advisory Board/Consultant/Speaker, 2023 to present

Essilor Instruments, IPL/LLLT Consultant/Speaker, 2023 to present

Alcon, Contact Lens Division, Consultant/KOL/Speaker, 2022 to present

SA Vision Source/Public Theater of San Antonio Partnership, Marketing Director, 2017 to 2020

Novartis/Alcon Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, February 2016 to present.

Valeant / Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, September 2012 to present

Merck Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, September 2011 to August 2013.

TLC Laser Eye Centers, Guest Lecturer, 2010 to 2013

Ista Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, January 2010 to September 2012

Inspire Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, October 2009 to April 2011.

Advisory Board Member, TLC Laser Eye Center San Antonio, TX. March 2004 to Dec. 2007.

Assoc. Clinical Professor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA. 1996 to 2001

Assoc. Clinical Professor, University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX. 1996-2001.


PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Texas Statewide Vision Source Meeting

    Co-Chair: 2022 to present

    Moderator/MC: 2019 to present

Bexar County Optometric Society, Member, 2001 to present.

The Banzai Consortium, Member, 2006 to 2012.

Texas Optometric Association, Member, 2000 to present.

The North Carolina State Optometric Society,

        Member, 1993 to 2001

        Executive Counsel, 2000 to 2001

Piedmont District of The North Carolina State Optometric Society

        President, 2000 to 2001

        Vice President, 1998 to 2000

        Member, 1995 to 2001

Southern District of The North Carolina State Optometric Society

        Member, 1993 to 1995

American Academy of Optometry

American Optometric Association

Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association

Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Fraternity

Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Fraternity


COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

The Public Theater Of San Antonio, "Elf the Musical", Actor, role of Mr. Greenway

The Public Theater of San Antonio, "Matilda", Corporate Sponsor

The Public Theater of San Antonio, "Mamma Mia", Corporate Sponsor

The Public Theater Of San Antonio, "The Bridges of Madison County", Actor, role of Charlie

The Public Theater Of San Antonio, “Hairspray the Broadway Musical”, Corporate Sponsor

San Antonio Playhouse Theater, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, Actor, role of Senator Wingwoah

Woodlawn Theatre, “Rock of Ages”, Actor, role of Hertz Klinemann

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 14U Basketball, Manager

SA Vision Source Select 13U Baseball, Manager, President

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 13U Basketball, Manager

Leon Springs Broncos Select 12U Baseball, Manager.

Boerne Youth Athletic Association, Board of Directors

Boerne Youth Athletic Association, Baseball Manager.

Boerne Youth Athletic Association, Mustang Division All-Star Manager.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, Member.

Ismael Talavera Memorial Scholarship Committee, Chairman.

Ismael Talavera Memorial Golf Tournament, Chairman.

Ismael Talavera Memorial Lone Star Gala, Chairman

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Pack 233, Adult Leader/Volunteer.

Spurs Youth Basketball League, Manager.

Boerne YMCA, Volunteer.

Uvalde Youth Baseball Little League, Manager.

Uvalde Youth Soccer League, Assistant Coach.

The Joyful Noise Gospel Quartet, Singer.

University of Texas Longhorn Foundation, Member.

University of Houston General Alumni Association, Member.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Alumni Association, Member.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Educational Foundation, Member.


AWARDS/HONORS:

2019 Public Theater of San Antonio Founders Philanthropy Award

2019 Eye Echo Outstanding Dry Eye Practice

2018 Eye Echo Outstanding Dry Eye Practice

2018 Top 3 Eye Doctor in San Antonio, Tx; ThreeBestRated.com

2017 Top 3 Eye Doctor in San Antonio, Tx; ThreeBestRated.com

2017 Top Doctor, TLC Laser Eye Center Achievement of Excellence

2016 Top Doctor, TLC Laser Eye Center Achievement of Excellence

2015 Top Doctor, TLC Laser Eye Center Achievement of Excellence

Dennis Kennedy, OD Excellence in Eye Care, Platinum Award

        “Recognition for Achieving the Highest Level of Excellence in Eye Care”

Magna Cum Laude, University of Houston College of Optometry.

1993 Fisons Corporation Award for Clinical Excellence; Ocular Pathology.

1993 Sunsoft Contact Lens Achievement Award.

1992 VSP Outstanding Primary Care Clinician.

Dean’s List, University of Houston College of Optometry.

Clinical Letters of Excellence, University of Houston College of Optometry


CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Bausch & Lomb, Clinical field study for Soflens66 Soft Contact Lens.

Vistakon, Clinical field study for the Acuvue Bifocal Disposable Soft Contact Lens.

Menicon, Clinical field study for the Menicon AS-3 Hyper-Dk RGP contact lens.

Allergan, “Safety and Acceptability of an Investigational Neutralizing Tablet vs. Ultracare
Neutralizing Tablet in the Ultracare System vs. the Aosept System.”

Allergan, “Safety and Acceptability of a Secondary Source of Non-Animal Catalase
(Boehringer Mannheim) for Ultracare Neutralizing Tablet with Indicator Used with the Ultracare
Regimen for Hydrogel Contact Lenses.”

Allergan, “Safety and Acceptability of Claris Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution with Wet-N-
Soak Rewetting Drops and Lens Plus Purite Saline for Rigid Gas permeable Contact lenses.”


PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

Wood, B. How to Handle the Stubborn Red Eye: Three Case Reports Show How to Differentiate and Manage Pingueculitis, Episcleritis and Scleritis. Rev Optom Nov 22, 2004.

Wood, B. You Got Game? Optom Mgmt (suppl) April, 1999.

Wood, B. New Treatments to Relieve Ocular Allergies. Rev Optom 1999;136(3):124-134.

Wood, B. Using the New Weapons in the Anterior Segment Arsenal. Rev Optom 1998;135(8):54-59.

Peer review editor for Review of Optometry, 1998 to 2010.


HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:

Acting, Singing, Percussion, Golf, Theater, UNC Baskeball, Texas Longhorn Football and any activities involving my family.


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