Biographical summary
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).
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Contact lens fitting
- Scleral lens fitting
Interests
- Scleral contact lenses
- Contact lenses
- Corneal structure
- Aqueous humor dynamics
- Dry eyes
- Graft vs Host Disease
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2012
FellowDavis Duehr Dean Medical Center
- 2011
ODIllinois College of Optometry
- 1996
BSUniversity of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
OptometryAmerican Board of Optometry
Awards and honors
- 2018
Communicator RibbonAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2017
Communicator Ribbon
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2015
Communicator RibbonAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2012
Sheldon Wechsler Contact Lens Residency AwardVistakon and the American Optometric Foundation
- 2011
American Optometric Foundation; Carl Zeiss Travel GrantAmerican Academy of Optometry
- 2011
Service Award for the Advancement of MulticulturalismIllinois College of Optometry
- 2011
Illinois College of Optometry Travel AwardAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2010
Illinois College of Optometry Travel AwardAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- 2010
Carl Zeiss Vision FellowAmerican Optometric Society
- 2008
Clinical Honors Program 2nd yearIllinois College of Optometry
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2020 - 2021
MemberPlanning Committee, Optical Shop, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2017 - present
MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2017 - 2022
MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology Equipment Committee
- 2015 - present
MentorAmerican Academy of Optometry
- 2015 - present
FellowScleral Lens Education Society
- 2015 - present
AmbassadorIllinois College of Optometry
- 2014 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Optometry
- 2014 - present
Executive Board MemberSCOPE (Scleral Lens in Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation)
- 2014 - present
MemberScleral Lens Education Society
- 2013 - present
MentorIllinois College of Optometry
- 2011 - present
MemberTomb & Key Honor Fraternity
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Optometry
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Optometric Association
- 2009 - present
MemberBeta Sigma Kappa
- 1995 - present
MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Publications
Research activities