Joseph W. McCray, Jr., O.D.
Received Bachelor of Science in Visual Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees in 1975 from the Illinois College of Optometry. Currently a full time practicing Optometrist and Clinical Director at Plano Optometrics, Ltd.
Associate Director at Plano Child Development Center. Plano is a not-for-profit vision care service corporation, which specializes in vision education and the identification and remediation of vision development problems in children and adults.
Education:
Illinois College of Optometry (9-1971 to 6-1975) B.S.V.S., O.D.
University of Illinois Chicago (9-1968 to 6-1969) Pre-Optometry
Kennedy King College (9-1969 to 6-1971) Pre-Optometry
Post Graduate Education:
Oral Therapeutic Agent Certificate - 2008
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent Certification - 1996
Midwest Eye Institute Cataract Co-Management Certification - 1994
Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agent Certification - 1985
Northern Illinois University - Completed 30 Hour Teaching Methods Course (Spring 1977)
Illinois College of Optometry Vision Therapy Certification - 1975
Illinois State Board Practical Examination (Passed 6-1975)
National Board of Optometry Examination (Part I; Passed 4-1973, Part II; Passed 4-1975)
Teaching Experience:
Illinois College of Optometry/ Illinois Eye Institute Clinical Faculty – Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry (1980 to Present)
Plano School of Optometric Technicianary 1976 to 1981
Basic Clinical Procedures
Introduction to Ophthalmic Optics
Instructor in Christian Education, Fellowship MB Church 1980- Present
Current Professional and Academic Association Memberships
Chicago Public Schools Healthy Kids Healthy Minds Enhanced Vision Program (HKHM-EVP) Quality Assurance Officer -2006 – Present
National Optometric Association – 1975 to Present
American Optometric Association – 1975 to Present
Illinois Optometric Association – 1975 – Present
Chicago Central City Optometric Society – 1975 to Present
Optometric Extension Program 1975 - Present
Current Non-Teaching: Professional Assignments
National Optometric Association “2009 Optometrist of the Year”
Plano Child Development Center, Associate Director 1980 to Present
Plano Optometrics, Ltd., Clinical Director - 1978 to Present
National Optometric Association – Treasurer - 2007 to Present
Illinois College of Optometry Dean’s Search Committee – Member 2006 to 2007
National Optometric Association – Vice President - 2005 to 2007
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Clinical Preceptor - 2002 to Present
National Optometric Association – Region II – Trustee – 1999 to 2001
Midwest Eye Physicians Advisory Board – Member (1998)
Illinois Eye Institute Professional Advisory Council – Member - 1997 to Present
Serenity Counseling Center Board of Directors – Member - 1995 to Present
National Optometric Association – Region II – Trustee - 1985 – 1986
Chicago Central City Optometric Society – President - 1979 to 1981
Vision Health Management Systems Quality Standards Peer Review Board - 1983 to Present
Community Services:
Fellowship M.B. Church: Member 1960 - Present
Director of Christian Education - 2005 – 2009
Assistant Director of Christian Education - 1987 to 2005
General Superintendent Sunday Church School - 1972 – 2005
Christian Education Board Member -1968 – Present
Certified Instructor in Christian Education - 1977 to Present
Deacon - 1968 – Present
Children’s Ministry Counselor 2002 – Present
Fellowship Baptist Church Credit Union: Member - Board of Directors -1999
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP) Preceptor
Kenwood Academy High School: Assistant Wrestling Coach - 1991 - 1997