Charles M. Wormington, Ph.D., O.D., FAAO

Charles M. Wormington, Ph.D.,O.D., F.A.A.O 

Associate Professor
cwormington@pco.edu

Education:

O.D., New England College of Optometry
M.A., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University (Biophysics)
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara (Cell Biology & Physics)
Postdoctoral Fellowship, National Institutes of Health
Primary Care Optometry Residency, Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Role at PCO:

Associate Professor, Researcher, Staff Biophysicist of the Light and Laser Institute, Chairman of the Institutional Review Board, member of the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee, Faculty Council Representative, member of Committee on Academic Promotion.

Clinical Specialty:

Ophthalmic Lasers, Genetics

Selected representative publications:

  • Wormington CM. How to put genetics into your practice now. Rev Optom 114(11):61-66 (2004).
  • Wormington CM. The genomics revolution and the future of eye care.
    Points de vie 51 (Special Issue 2), Autumn:44-46 (2004).
  • Wormington CM. The genomics revolution and molecular optometry:
    educational implications. Optom Ed  29:43-48 (2004).
  • Wormington, CM. Genetic frontiers: the era of molecular optometry. Rev Optom 140:76-83 (2003).
  • Wormington CM. Ophthalmic Lasers. Philadelphia: Butterworth-Heinemann (2003).
  • Wormington CM. Bilateral, vertically planar, pulverulent cataracts. Optom Vis Sci 79(Suppl):74 (2002).
  • Wormington CM. How the Techno-Revolution Will Change Your Practice. Rev Optom 136:36-8, 40 (1999)
  • Alaniz RV, Wormington CM. Detection of differences in the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in normal and glaucomatous eyes of black subjects. Optom Vis Sci 75 (Suppl):111 (1998).
  • Burns CM, Alaniz RV, Wormington CM. Correlation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and visual field defects in glaucomatous black subjects. Optom Vis Sci 75 (Suppl):39 (1998).
  • Monaco WA, Wormington CM. The rhesus monkey as an animal model for age-related maculopathy. Optom Vis Sci 67:523-37 (1990).
  • Wormington CM. Pituitary adenoma: diagnosis and management. J Am Optom Assoc 60:929-35 (1989).
  • Lewis T, Wormington C. Visual fields and function. In: Fields and Pharm. Considerations, Vol 5, #2 – Primary Care of Glaucoma. Dresher, PA: Primary Eyecare, 1986.

Professional Activities/Recognition/Awards:

Societies and Organizations

  • American Academy of Optometry (Fellow)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • American Optometric Association
  • American Society of Human Genetics
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  • Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. (AMSUS)
  • International Society for Imaging of the Eye (ISIE)
  • Laser Institute of America
  • Lions Club
  • National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG)
  • Pennsylvania Optometric Association
  • Philadelphia County Optometric Society
  • Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research (PRIM&R)
  • United States Air Force Reserve, Biomedical Sciences Corps, Lt. Colonel, Retired

ASCO Genomics Task Force: 2004 – present

American Academy of Optometry representative to the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG): 2004 – present

Leadership Cabinet Pool of the American Optometric Association: 2003 – present

Faculty Council:  1986 – 1997, 2000 - present (president: 2002 – 2004; VP: 1990, 2000-2002)

PCO Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects:  (chairperson) 1986 - present

PCO Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee:  1989 - present

Committee for Academic Promotion:  1999 - present

Medical Laser Safety Officer:  1990-present

Faculty Advisor to BSK (Optometry Honor Society):  1988 - present

Faculty Advisor to FCO (Fellowship of Christian Optometrists): 1985 - present

Student admissions interviews:  1985 - present

Chief, Optometry Services - USAFR, 913th Medical Squadron, Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, PA: 1984 - 2005

New Technologies Committee of the American Optometric Association (chairperson: 1997 – 2000; member: 2001 – 2003)

National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Human Biology Subcommittee of the Human Biology - Systemic Conditions Committee: 1995 – 2002 (chairperson, Human Biology Subcommittee 2001-2002)

National Board of Examiners in Optometry Part 1 – Basic Science Council: 1999 – 2002

Ionizing Radiation Committee: 1992 - 1996

Clinical Programs Executive Committee of the AOA: 1996 - 2000

Clinical Programs Committee of the AOA: 1997-1998

AOA Consortium on New Technologies (consultant):  1991 - 1997

ASCO Curriculum Conference: 1992

Onofrey G. Rybachok Educator of the Year Award (1991)

National Board of Examiners in Optometry Special Committee:  1987 - 1988

ASCO National Basic Science Conference: 1985

PCO Lions Club Director: 1985 - 1988

Research Activities:

  • Development of new clinical testing equipment
  • Clinical research with diagnostic laser systems

Updated 08/2007