Nancy Ross, O.D.

Dr. Ross is a UW teaching associate and primary optometrist for the  refractive Surgery Center at UW Medical Center. She received her optometric education at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Ore. Her internal clinical rotations included working at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii and Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute in Bellevue, Wash. She completed her post-doctoral residency at Chicago Westside Veteran Medical Center, where she specialized in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Ross has vast experience in LASIK and cataract co-management. Before joining the UW, she was the primary optometrist in a high-volume LASIK center. She also practiced three years in primary care where she co-managed her LASIK and cataract patients.

Dr. Ross has presented research at the American Academy of Optometry and Illinois College of Optometry. She is an active member of the Optometric Physicians of Washington, King County Optometric Society, American Optometric Association and the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.

Patient Care Philosophy
Compassion and individual attention are critical in providing patients with highest standards of comprehensive eye care. Dr. Ross believes in giving patients a thorough explanation and providing them with the tools to be proactive in their care. She feels fortunate to work with an outstanding team at the UW that synchronizes care to provide patients with a seamless experience.

Scope Of Care
Comprehensive primary eye care which includes annual eye examinations, baseline dilated fundus exam for patients diagnosed with systemic diseases and evaluation, treatment or appropriate referrals for red eye emergencies.

She also provides refractive surgery consultations, comprehensive pre-operative eye exams for LASEK, PRK and cataract patients, post-operative follow-up and general eye exams for past refractive surgery patients. Lastly, contact lens fittings for spherical, toric and multi-focal soft and rigid gas-permeable contact lenses.


Personal Interests
She is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys snowskiing, running, hiking, mountain biking and spending time with her family.


Clinical Interests
Comprehensive annual eye care, annual dilated diabetic eye evaluations, pre- and postoperative care of cataract patients, evaluation, pre- and post-operative care of refractive surgery patients, and diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and computer vision syndrome patients.

Research Interests
Optometrist for the Randomized Placebo-Controlled ITP Study with Eltrombopag (RAISE) Study (2007-Present).


Teaching Interests
Instruction in critical evaluation of successful refractive surgery candidates.



Languages
English

Expertise
Eye Care (Ophthalmology), Refractive Surgery