EDUCATION:
University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX
Magna Cum Laude, Doctor of Optometry, 1993.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1989.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
State of Texas, Therapeutic Optometrist, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, 2000 to present
State of North Carolina, Optometrist, 1993 to 2015
DEA and DPS certified in the State of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Administrator, Vision Source San Antonio, 2019 to present
President & Medical Director, Wood Vision Source, San Antonio, TX. July 2014 to present
President & Medical Director, Coyote Optical Vision Source, Uvalde, TX. July 2010 to present.
Braverman-Terry-Oei Eye Associates, San Antonio, TX. Nov. 1, 2008 to June 30, 2014.
The Eye Center of Uvalde, P.A., Uvalde, TX. Nov. 1, 2001 to October 31, 2008
EyeOptix (formerly Eye Care Clinic, O.D., P.A.), Charlotte, NC. June 1995 - October 2001.
Dr. Barry Adler & Associates, Chapel Hill, NC. June 1993 to May 1995.
Externships:
University of Texas Health Science Center/Houston Eye Associates,
John Goosey, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992.
Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease Specialist
University of Texas Health Science Center/Houston Eye Associates,
Rosa Tang, M.D., Houston, TX, 1992.
Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialist
Womack Army Medical Center
Lt. Col. James Kluckman, O.D., Fort Bragg, NC, 1992.
Primary Care Optometry
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
LKC Technologies, RETeval Advisory Board/Consultant/Speaker, 2023 to present
Essilor Instruments, IPL/LLLT Consultant/Speaker, 2023 to present
Alcon, Contact Lens Division, Consultant/KOL/Speaker, 2022 to present
SA Vision Source/Public Theater of San Antonio Partnership, Marketing Director, 2017 to 2020
Novartis/Alcon Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, February 2016 to present.
Valeant / Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, September 2012 to present
Merck Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, September 2011 to August 2013.
TLC Laser Eye Centers, Guest Lecturer, 2010 to 2013
Ista Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, January 2010 to September 2012
Inspire Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau, October 2009 to April 2011.
Advisory Board Member, TLC Laser Eye Center San Antonio, TX. March 2004 to Dec. 2007.
Assoc. Clinical Professor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA. 1996 to 2001
Assoc. Clinical Professor, University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX. 1996-2001.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Texas Statewide Vision Source Meeting
Co-Chair: 2022 to present
Moderator/MC: 2019 to present
Bexar County Optometric Society, Member, 2001 to present.
The Banzai Consortium, Member, 2006 to 2012.
Texas Optometric Association, Member, 2000 to present.
The North Carolina State Optometric Society,
Member, 1993 to 2001
Executive Counsel, 2000 to 2001
Piedmont District of The North Carolina State Optometric Society
President, 2000 to 2001
Vice President, 1998 to 2000
Member, 1995 to 2001
Southern District of The North Carolina State Optometric Society
Member, 1993 to 1995
American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Fraternity
Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Fraternity
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
The Public Theater Of San Antonio, "Elf the Musical", Actor, role of Mr. Greenway
The Public Theater of San Antonio, "Matilda", Corporate Sponsor
The Public Theater of San Antonio, "Mamma Mia", Corporate Sponsor
The Public Theater Of San Antonio, "The Bridges of Madison County", Actor, role of Charlie
The Public Theater Of San Antonio, “Hairspray the Broadway Musical”, Corporate Sponsor
San Antonio Playhouse Theater, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, Actor, role of Senator Wingwoah
Woodlawn Theatre, “Rock of Ages”, Actor, role of Hertz Klinemann
St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 14U Basketball, Manager
SA Vision Source Select 13U Baseball, Manager, President
St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 13U Basketball, Manager
Leon Springs Broncos Select 12U Baseball, Manager.
Boerne Youth Athletic Association, Board of Directors
Boerne Youth Athletic Association, Baseball Manager.
Boerne Youth Athletic Association, Mustang Division All-Star Manager.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, Member.
Ismael Talavera Memorial Scholarship Committee, Chairman.
Ismael Talavera Memorial Golf Tournament, Chairman.
Ismael Talavera Memorial Lone Star Gala, Chairman
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Pack 233, Adult Leader/Volunteer.
Spurs Youth Basketball League, Manager.
Boerne YMCA, Volunteer.
Uvalde Youth Baseball Little League, Manager.
Uvalde Youth Soccer League, Assistant Coach.
The Joyful Noise Gospel Quartet, Singer.
University of Texas Longhorn Foundation, Member.
University of Houston General Alumni Association, Member.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Alumni Association, Member.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Educational Foundation, Member.
AWARDS/HONORS:
2019 Public Theater of San Antonio Founders Philanthropy Award
2019 Eye Echo Outstanding Dry Eye Practice
2018 Eye Echo Outstanding Dry Eye Practice
2018 Top 3 Eye Doctor in San Antonio, Tx; ThreeBestRated.com
2017 Top 3 Eye Doctor in San Antonio, Tx; ThreeBestRated.com
2017 Top Doctor, TLC Laser Eye Center Achievement of Excellence
2016 Top Doctor, TLC Laser Eye Center Achievement of Excellence
2015 Top Doctor, TLC Laser Eye Center Achievement of Excellence
Dennis Kennedy, OD Excellence in Eye Care, Platinum Award
“Recognition for Achieving the Highest Level of Excellence in Eye Care”
Magna Cum Laude, University of Houston College of Optometry.
1993 Fisons Corporation Award for Clinical Excellence; Ocular Pathology.
1993 Sunsoft Contact Lens Achievement Award.
1992 VSP Outstanding Primary Care Clinician.
Dean’s List, University of Houston College of Optometry.
Clinical Letters of Excellence, University of Houston College of Optometry
CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Bausch & Lomb, Clinical field study for Soflens66 Soft Contact Lens.
Vistakon, Clinical field study for the Acuvue Bifocal Disposable Soft Contact Lens.
Menicon, Clinical field study for the Menicon AS-3 Hyper-Dk RGP contact lens.
Allergan, “Safety and Acceptability of an Investigational Neutralizing Tablet vs. Ultracare
Neutralizing Tablet in the Ultracare System vs. the Aosept System.”
Allergan, “Safety and Acceptability of a Secondary Source of Non-Animal Catalase
(Boehringer Mannheim) for Ultracare Neutralizing Tablet with Indicator Used with the Ultracare
Regimen for Hydrogel Contact Lenses.”
Allergan, “Safety and Acceptability of Claris Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution with Wet-N-
Soak Rewetting Drops and Lens Plus Purite Saline for Rigid Gas permeable Contact lenses.”
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
Wood, B. How to Handle the Stubborn Red Eye: Three Case Reports Show How to Differentiate and Manage Pingueculitis, Episcleritis and Scleritis. Rev Optom Nov 22, 2004.
Wood, B. You Got Game? Optom Mgmt (suppl) April, 1999.
Wood, B. New Treatments to Relieve Ocular Allergies. Rev Optom 1999;136(3):124-134.
Wood, B. Using the New Weapons in the Anterior Segment Arsenal. Rev Optom 1998;135(8):54-59.
Peer review editor for Review of Optometry, 1998 to 2010.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
Acting, Singing, Percussion, Golf, Theater, UNC Baskeball, Texas Longhorn Football and any activities involving my family.