Julie DeKinder

Dr. Julie DeKinder is a Clinical Professor at University of Missouri Saint Louis College of Optometry, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Academic and Director of Residency Programs. She graduated from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry and completed a Cornea and Contact Residency at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry prior to joining the faculty. Dr. DeKinder is both a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate in Cornea, Contact Lens and Refractive Technologies. She is a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and a member of the American Optometric Association and the Missouri Optometric Association. She is currently serving as Chair of the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and Secretary/Treasurer for the CCLRT section of the American Academy of Optometry. She serves on committees for the AAO, ACOE, and ASCO.