Who are We

Modern Eyes Optic


 Fred and Destra Echeverria are specialists have been trained and specialized in diagnostics by medical doctors in Hawaii and the USA, both in Ophthalmology and Optometry for children and adults.


Their specialization include Optometry testing for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, using Ocular Coherence Tomography, Fundus Fotography, to detect Wet and Dry Age Related macular (AMD) degeneration, Central Vein and Central Artery occlusions, Diabetic Retinopathy, and other pathologies of the eye. 


Additional testing and diagnostics can be done for macular edema, retinal pigment epithelium detachement, macular holes, lamellar holes, pseudo macular holes, retinal detachements, and other pathologies. 


These tests sometimes are given to children and adults who may be supects of glaucoma, lens occlusions, diabetes and other pathologies, but it is important that they are done, especially to adults and children who may be at risk of vision defects here in Ecuador.
 

Previous Training and Work in South America

Conducted Exams and Manifest Refraction for "Comunas" or small coastal towns in Ecuador, at the province of Sta. Elena
 

Practiced Optometry in remote areas as part of a ministry to very poor communities in the Coastal Region of that country.


Performed fundamental and comprehensive exams on children and adults, providing them with Manifest Refraction Rx, and made to order prescription glasses for those in need.


Previous Experience: 

Optical and diagnostics specialists in Optometry and Ophthalmology trained in the USA.


Professor Echeverria holds a Master’s / Doctoral graduate degree (Computer Science and Education) from Nova South Eastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and PhD from Hawaii On Line University, Hawaii.


Teaching experience includes working as an adjunct professor at Chaminade University and University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus in Honolulu.


Professor Echeverria has also taught home-schooled students in all STEM subjects. Subjects taught include Computer Science, Digital Engineering design, Computer Applications, STEM based subjects, Math, Calculus, Pre Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Genetics, Ophthalmic, Optometry and Hearing science practices https://mauihomeschool.blogspot.com/p/my-credentials.html




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