Chad Killen
Assistant Professor - Clinical
Biography
Chad Killen, OD, FAAO is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He graduated from Gettysburg College, receiving a degree in Health Science, before attending The Pennsylvania College of Optometry. After obtaining his Doctor of Optometry in 2019, Dr. Killen completed a residency in Low Vision/Ocular Disease at The William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center - The Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Prior to joining the OSU faculty in 2025, Dr. Killen was an Assistant Professor at The Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he also served as the Director of On-Campus Residencies.
- Vasile, E., Lueders, K., Kenny, E. & Killen, C. “Pre-Employment Transition Services and the Expanded Core Curriculum: A Low Vision Rehabilitation Approach” Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. 2021;115(6): 561-567. doi:10.1177/0145482X211062249
- Mani, S., Killen, C., Minhas, B., and Draper, E. “Rapid Fire: When the Body and the Eye Come to a Head: Systemic Considerations for Abnormalities of the Optic Nerve”. American Academy of Optometry Rapid Fire. November 9, 2024.
- Ciccarone, D. and Killen, C. “Short Course 365 – How to Perform a Low Vision Screening & Use the Results to Increase Independence with ADLs & IADLs”. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 23, 2024.
- Killen, C., Marunde, M. “Is it Really All About that Base? Vision Loss in Stroke Patients. Salus University Excellence in Education Virtual CE Event. November 19, 2023. COPE ID: 87495-LV
- Minhas, B., Draper, E., Mani, S., Killen, C. “AP Rapid Fire: A Discussion of Facial and Ocular Trauma and the OD’s Role.” American Academy of Optometry Rapid Fire. October 12, 2023. COPE ID: 86315-TD
- Brackley, R., Duncan, J.Chad., Fischer, M., Killen, C., et al. “Strengthening Clinical and Education Supervising Skills: Cultivating Lifelong Learners. Salus University Synchronous Virtual CE Event. February 9, 2023. COPE ID: 82679-PM
- Killen, C. “Glow Up Your Utility of Fundus Autofluorescence”. Salus University Grand Rounds Presentation. June 11, 2021. COPE ID: 72806-PD
- Serianni, R., Benjamin, G., Brim, B., Ditoro, R., Killen, C., et al. “Developing an Interprofessional Education Session for Clinical Supervisors: Reflections on the Collaborative Process and Outcomes” National Academies of Practice. March 12, 2021.
- Killen, C. & Maffit, J. “Visual Field Defects: Enhancing What Remains” Salus University Dynamic Duo’s Continuing Education Event. August 9, 2020. COPE ID: 65280-LV
- Killen, C. “The Pressure’s Under Control, Now what’s the Patient’s Goal?” Salus University Grand Rounds Presentation. November 22, 2019. COPE ID: 65280-LV