Dr. Sarah Burens, originally from Cleveland, OH, earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at The Ohio State University, graduating with magna cum laude honors. She then went on to complete a dual degree program at Ohio State, earning both her Master of Science in Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees with the highest honors, summa cum laude. During her optometric training, she was the recipient of several awards recognizing her accomplishments in research, clinic and academics including earning the top national boards score.
Dr. Burens has extensive training in surgical co-management (including cataract, LASIK, and PRK) gained while practicing at Davis Eye Center in Cleveland, OH. She completed ocular disease training at White River Junction VA Center in Vermont where she managed multiple disease states including diabetes, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. She has particular interest in ocular surface disease and takes a holistic approach to managing dry eye.
During her time at Ohio State, she held various leadership roles in organizations including Ocular Disease Club, Lions Club, Low Vision Rehabilitation Club, AOSA and SVOSH. She was also a member of the Beta Kappa Sigma Honor Society, American Optometric Association Leadership Society, and earned Student Fellow distinction through the American Academy of Optometry. Currently, Dr. Burens is a member of the American Optometric Association, Connecticut Association of Optometrists, and Norwalk Lions Club. In her free time, Dr. Burens enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors hiking.