Kristin Mohr, OD

Vance Thompson Vision

3101 W. 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 & 5003 S. Bur Oak Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-361-3739 | Kristin.mohr@vancethompsonvision.com

OPTOMETRIST

Cornea, Cataract, Refractive & Glaucoma Surgery Specialist        

Clinical optometry and ophthalmology clinic focusing on advanced anterior segment and pathology. Specialized in co-management of cataract, cornea, refractive and glaucoma surgeries. Also active in clinical research trials.

Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, SD                                                  July 2023-present

EDUCATION

Ocular Disease Residency with Emphasis on Refractive and Ocular Surgery and Anterior Segment

Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, SD                                                  July 2022-July 2023                

Doctor of Optometry                                                                               May 6, 2022

Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Human Biology                             May 5, 2018

Minor: Chemistry and Biology

Honors Distinction

South Dakota State University, Brookings SD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OCULAR DISEASE                                 Jan 3, 2022-April 29, 2022 Ophthalmology LTD

Fourth Year Extern, Sioux Falls, SD

• Specialized in comprehensive medical optometry and management of ocular disease
• Performed and interpreted special testing including fundus photography, visual fields, optical coherence tomography, gonioscopy, pachymetry, and corneal topography
• Managed pre-operative and post-operative cataract extraction care
• Observation of retina, glaucoma, corneal, oculoplastic, and pediatric specialists in clinical and surgical settings

OCULAR DISEASE/PRIMARY CARE/CONTACT LENSES        Aug 30, 2021-Dec 17, 2021

Eye Institute of West Florida

Fourth Year Extern, Largo, FL

• Specialized in scleral lens fittings for patients with corneal transplantation and/or degenerative anterior segment disease
• Managed glaucomatous disease, progression, and treatment modality including interpretation of ancillary testing, gonioscopy, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery referral
• Provided cataract extraction post-operative care, routine comprehensive examinations, treatment of ocular surface disease, and prescription of glasses and soft contact lens
• Involved in clinical observation of ocular intravitreal treatments, pre-operative and post-operative corneal and retinal ambulatory surgery, cataract extraction, and refractive surgery with retinal and corneal specialists

OCULAR DISEASE/PRIMARY CARE                               May 17, 2021-Aug 6, 2021

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System

Fourth Year Extern, Ft. Wayne, IN

• Specialized in ocular health, post-operative cataract extraction care, and low vision
• Provided care to patients suffering from anterior or posterior segment disease including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal dystrophies
• Provided comprehensive examination to veterans with and without low vision considerations
• Performed and interpreted special testing including fundus photography, visual fields, optical coherence tomography, gonioscopy, pachymetry, and corneal topography
• Prescribed low vision devices for legally blind and low vision veterans

WORK EXPERIENCE

Optometric Procedures I & II Teaching Assistant                      Aug 24, 2020-Apr 23, 2021

Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, MI 

• Instructed second year students on how to perform various slit lamp techniques, Goldmann tonometry, pupil evaluation, extraocular muscle function, and gross external examination
• Instructed first year students on how to perform retinoscopy, subjective refraction methodology, binocular balance, methods for add determinations, and taking accurate medical histories

Ambassador for Admissions                                  Aug 26, 2019-Apr 23, 2021

Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, MI 

• Led tours of the Michigan College of Optometry including the University Eye Center, student classrooms, and laboratories to optometry school applicants
• Interviewed optometry school applicants to determine if the applicant aligned with the goals and values of the Michigan College of Optometry

InSight Eye Care Professionals Technician                                 May 14, 2018-Jan 7, 2019 

Doctors of Optometry inside Pearle Vision, Sioux Falls, SD 

• Documented patient case history, visual acuities, ocular pressure, OCT scans, and visual fields

• Filed vision insurance claims, scheduled patients, verified insurance eligibilities

Optometric Optician                             May 14, 2019-Aug 17, 2019

Pearle Vision, Sioux Falls, SD

• Dispensed glasses, adjusted frames, and ordered glasses and contacts for customers
• Scheduled patients for comprehensive eye exams and filed appropriate insurance claims

Family Eye Care Intern                                May 8, 2017-Aug 18, 2017

Drs. Akre and Clark Family Eye Health Care, New Ulm, MN

• Documented medical history, measured ocular pressures, recorded visual acuities and auto-refraction
• Operated instruments for retinal imaging, visual fields, and Optical Coherence Tomography

Quality Control Student Manager                                                       Jul 1, 2016-Jan 15, 2017

SDSU Davis Dairy Plant, Brookings, SD

• Completed food quality testing for ensuring products are acceptable and safe for consumers
• Enforced and maintained good food-handling practices for all employees
• Completed coliform testing for ice cream, cheese, and milk; ensured cheese meets parameters in pH, salt, moisture, and fat tests; ensured solids and moisture meets parameters for milk testing

Undergraduate Research Assistant                              Sep 14, 2015-Dec 15, 2017

Infectious Disease Virology Diagnostics Lab, Brookings, SD 

• Completed DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, electrophoresis, and purification
• Completed molecular testing and sequencing for viruses present in swine and fowl
• Maintained primary cell culture cell lines for experimental titrations and virus inoculation

Lab Intern                                                                         May 11-Aug 21, 2015 and May 9-Aug 19, 2016

Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, Inc. New Ulm, Minnesota

• Extracted and concentrated analytes from drinking water, wastewater, ground water, surface water, tars, and soils to be tested for Pesticide Residues/Polychlorinated biphenyls, diesel range organics, and TCLP waste characterization.
• Weighed soil and tar samples, determined volume and pH use for water, food, and feed samples; Distributed and completed sample reports
•  Prepared microbial media and enriched samples for the testing of pathogens such as Salmonella and Listeria, diluted samples in preparation for streaking and plating of pathogens such as E. coli, transferred incubated samples into tubes for entering pathogens machinery
• Sanitized and sterilized lab equipment and lab surfaces to maintain aseptic technique

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Bauermann, F.V., Joshi, L.R., Mohr, K.A., Kutish, G., Meier, P., Chase, C., Christopher-Hennings, J., Diel, D.G. A novel bovine papillomavirus type in the genus Dyokappapapillomavirus. Archives of Virology, Jun 14. doi: 10.1007/s00705-017-3443-9. [Epub ahead of print]

Joshi, L.R., Mohr, K.A., Clement, T.,  Hain, K.H., Myers, B., Yaros, Y., Nelson, E.A., Christopher-Hennings, J., Gava, D., Schaefer, R., Caron, L., Dee, S., Diel, D.G. 2016. Detection of the Emerging Picornavirus Senecavirus A in Pigs, Mice and Houseflies. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, June, 54(6):1536-45. doi: 10.1128/JCM.03390-15.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS

2016 North American PRRSV and other emerging viruses Symposium. Joshi, L.R., Mohr, K.A., Gava, D., Kutish, G., Piñeyro, P., Zhang, J., Caron, L., Schaefer, R., Diel, D.G. Genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Senecavirus A. (Poster)

2016 XXVII Brazilian Congress of Virology. Gava, D.*, Lorenzetti M.P., Haach V., Driemeier, D., Joshi L.R., Mohr K.A., Diel D.G., Caron L., Morés N., Morés M.A.Z., Schaefer R. Neonatal pig mortality associated with Senecavirus A. (Paper presented* and abstract).

2016 XXVII Brazilian Congress of Virology. Gava D., Joshi L.R., Mohr K.A., Haach V., Caron L., Schaefer R., Diel D.G. Genetic characterization and phylogenetic analysis of senecavirus a circulating in the US and in Brazil. (Poster and Abstract).

LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT

Vision Science Rehabilitation Club President                                                            2020-2021

Michigan Optometric Society Member                                                              2018-Present

American Optometric Student Association member                                               2018-Present

Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity member                                      2018-2022

General Microbiology Lab Intern                                                                      2016

SDSU State-A-Thon Participant                                                                2016-2017

Special Olympics Volunteer                                                                              2017

Microbiology Club Member,                                                                              2017

Pre-Professional Club                                                                                   2016-2018

Human Services Club                                                                               2015-2016

Helping Everyone Reach Optimal Health (HEROH) Club                                         2017

AWARDS

Student Academy Optometric Fellowship                                                               2020

Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) International Optometric Honor Society                                2019-current

Dean’s List for the Michigan College of Optometry                                                2018-2021

South Dakota State University Dean’s List                                                       2014-2018

CHS Foundation Scholarship                                                                           2016- 2017

William & Marge Kallemeyn & Sons Endowed Scholarship                                                  2014

Clinical Trials

1. A Study to Investigate the Safety and Effectiveness of the TENEO 317 Model 2 (1.28 US) Excimer Laser for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Surgery to Treat Hyperopia With or Without Astigmatism (B&L 906)

1. Sponsor: Bausch & Lomb
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

2. A Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, 12-Week Treatment and 14-week Extension, Phase 3 Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Ripasudil (K-321) Eye Drops After Cataract Surgery

1. Sponsor: Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

3. A Phase IIa, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicenter Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of STN1013600 Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% and 0.3% Compared with Placebo in Subjects with Presbyopia ( 101360002IN: OPSIS)

1. Sponsor: Santen
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

4. Post-Market Evaluation of the EVO ICL (STAAR CP22-01)

1. Sponsor: STAAR Surgical Company
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

5. A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and Observe the Potential Benefit of TTHX1114 Delivered via Intra-Cameral (IC) Injection  (TTHX-901)

1. Sponsor: TreFoil Therapeutics, Inc
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

6. A Phase 3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo/Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Oxygen Enriched, Non-invasive Epithelium-on Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Eyes with Keratoconus  (GLK-202-02)

1. Sponsor: Glaukos
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

7. Clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a hydrophilic EMV toric lens RAO210T in the correction of aphakia and post-operative corneal astigmatism (WR-2023-US-03)

1. Sponsor: Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

8. User Acceptability Evaluation of Pseudophakic Patients Previously Implanted with the TECNIS OdysseyTM IOL (DIOL111MOLS Maverick FLIGHT)

1. Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

9. A Dose Ranging, Multicenter, Sham-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Cross-linking in Subjects with Keratoconus (NXL-101-KCON)

1. Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

10. Lenstec SBL-3 Intraocular Lens Post Approval Study (SBL-3-PAS-001)

1. Sponsor: Lenstec, Inc.
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

11. CLARA: A Phase 1/2 Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Prospective, Parallel-Arm Study of AURN001 in Subjects with Corneal Edema Secondary to Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction  (ABA-1)

1. Sponsor: Aurion Biotech, Inc
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

12. A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CSB-001 Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% in Stage 2 and 3 Neurotrophic Keratitis Subjects (CSB-C20-003)

1. Sponsor: Claris Biotherapeutics, Inc.
2. My Role: Sub Investigator

13. Clinical Investigation of the Safety and Effectiveness of FINEVISION HP Trifocal IOL (PHY1903 FineVision)

1. Sponsor: Beaver-Visitec International, Inc
2. My Roles: Sub-Investigator

14. RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) and Light Delivery Device (LDD) New Enrollment Study (CSP-029)

1. Sponsor: RxSight
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

15. A 6-Month, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Phase 3 Safety and Efficacy Study with an Open-Label, 6-Month Safety Extension of BRIMOCHOL™ (Carbachol /Brimonidine Tartrate Fixed-Dose Combination) Topical Ophthalmic Solution vs. Vehicle in Subjects with Emmetropic Phakic and Pseudophakic Presbyopia (VT-003)

1. Sponsor: Visus Therapeutics, Inc
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator

16. A Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled 12-Month (with a

12-month, Double-Masked Extension) Parallel Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy

of 0.1% and 0.2% CBT-001 versus Vehicle, Dosed Twice-Daily, in Patients with

Pterygium (CBT-CS301)

3. Sponsor: Cloudbreak Therapeutics LLC
4. My Role: Sub-Ivestigator

17. PMCF Evaluation of Clareon Vivity/Vivity Toric (ILE632-C002)

1. Sponsor: Alcon Research, LLC and its affiliates (“Alcon”)
2. My Role: Sub-Investigator