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Cherie B. Nau, O.D.

  1. Optometrist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Dr. Cherie is certified by the American Board of Optometry and the National Board of Optometry. She is also a member of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. Nau is a member of Scleral Lenses in Current Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation (SCOPE) Dr. Nau has been involved in eye research for over 25 years. At the beginning of her career, she studied glaucoma (aqueous humor dynamics) and corneal structure. Dr. Nau’s current research focuses on the use of scleral contact lenses for treatment of corneal irregularities and ocular surface diseases. An important aspect of her current research is investigating the impact of disease and treatment modalities for patients that utilize scleral lenses. Additionally, Dr. Nau has a special interest in dry eye diseases with special emphasis on ocular graft vs. host disease (GVHD).

  1. Cornea problems
  2. Dry eyes
  3. Keratoconus
  1. Contact lens fitting
  2. Scleral lens fitting
  • Scleral contact lenses
  • Contact lenses
  • Corneal structure
  • Aqueous humor dynamics
  • Dry eyes
  • Graft vs Host Disease
  1. 2012
    FellowDavis Duehr Dean Medical Center
  2. 2011
    ODIllinois College of Optometry
  3. 1996
    BSUniversity of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Certifications

  1. 2022
    OptometryAmerican Board of Optometry

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Communicator RibbonAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  2. 2017
    Communicator Ribbon Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  3. 2015
    Communicator RibbonAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  4. 2012
    Sheldon Wechsler Contact Lens Residency AwardVistakon and the American Optometric Foundation
  5. 2011
    American Optometric Foundation; Carl Zeiss Travel GrantAmerican Academy of Optometry
  6. 2011
    Service Award for the Advancement of MulticulturalismIllinois College of Optometry
  7. 2011
    Illinois College of Optometry Travel AwardAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  8. 2010
    Illinois College of Optometry Travel AwardAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  9. 2010
    Carl Zeiss Vision FellowAmerican Optometric Society
  10. 2008
    Clinical Honors Program 2nd yearIllinois College of Optometry

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  2. 2020 - 2021
    MemberPlanning Committee, Optical Shop, Department of Ophthalmology
  3. 2017 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  4. 2017 - 2022
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology Equipment Committee
  5. 2015 - present
    MentorAmerican Academy of Optometry
  6. 2015 - present
    FellowScleral Lens Education Society
  7. 2015 - present
    AmbassadorIllinois College of Optometry
  8. 2014 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Optometry
  9. 2014 - present
    Executive Board MemberSCOPE (Scleral Lens in Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation)
  10. 2014 - present
    MemberScleral Lens Education Society
  11. 2013 - present
    MentorIllinois College of Optometry
  12. 2011 - present
    MemberTomb & Key Honor Fraternity
  13. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Optometry
  14. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Optometric Association
  15. 2009 - present
    MemberBeta Sigma Kappa
  16. 1995 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.