OD, FSLS, FBCLA
Scleral Lenses, Advanced Contacts for Irregular Corneas, Myopia Management
Scleral Lens Education Society and British Contact Lens Association
Co-founded the International Congress of Scleral Contacts
Founder of Scleral Lens Practitioners Group
Nova Southeastern University
I genuinely love my job because it’s a perfect intersection of what the world needs, what I’m good at, and what gives me passion. The best part of my day is fitting a visually impaired patient with advanced lenses and witnessing their awe at how they can now truly see the world. In addition, I take great joy in treating poor vision in children to create a lifelong impact using advanced myopia control techniques.
Doctor of Optometry degree at Graduated from NSUCO. He is one of 250 fellowship-trained ocular prosthetic (scleral) experienced eye doctors and became the first of three Certified Nutrition eye care providers with an Optometry degree, which he obtained from Nova Southeastern University in 2008.
He is also a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), one of 300 worldwide.
Dr. Nathan Schramm’s passion is helping patients with severe corneal conditions (keratoconus/post LASIK ectasia) and preventing myopia (nearsightedness).
Doctor of Optometry degree at Graduated from NSUCO. He is one of 250 fellowship-trained ocular prosthetic (scleral) experienced eye doctors and became the first of three Certified Nutrition eye care providers with an Optometry degree, which he obtained from Nova Southeastern University in 2008. He is also a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), one of 300 worldwide.
Dr. Nathan Schramm is an accomplished optometrist, teacher, writer, and key opinion leader. He organized the first congress dedicated solely to ocular prosthetics, the International Congress of Scleral Contacts, now a yearly event. He contributed to a 2019 Ophthalmology textbook’s chapter on scleral lenses and has written for Advanced Ocular Care, Collaborative Eye Journal, Contact Lens Spectrum, and Natural Awakenings.
At various optometry and ophthalmology conferences, Dr. Nathan Schramm has taught thousands of eye doctors about nutrition and scleral lenses in China, India, and the United States. Part of his medical training occurred in China, so he prefers to use a holistic approach to eye care.
Contributed to a 2019 Ophthalmology textbook’s chapter on scleral lenses and has written for Advanced Ocular Care, Collaborative Eye Journal, Contact Lens Spectrum, and Natural Awakenings.
Dr. Nathan Schramm has taught thousands of eye doctors about nutrition and scleral lenses at various optometry and ophthalmology conferences in China, India, and the United States.
He is a recipient of multiple awards in medicine, academics and legislation from Healio, POWER, NSUCO and a Congressional Commendation for life-saving act.
Dr. Nathan Schramm is known as the scleral lens whisperer across the globe, but his friends call him Nate dawg. When he’s not saving eyes in Armenia, India, China, the U.S., you can find him enjoying a cup of blond nitro cold brew coffee from Starbucks. He spends his time keeping his mind and body alert with activities like racket ball, burpees, pickle ball, and tennis. On the weekends, he’ll be at the local kombucha dispensary or the farmer’s market for his wasabi sprouts. On the special occasion, he’ll treat himself to huckleberry donut from Sidecar and pizza from Prince Street Pizza. Ask him about his ghost stories, he’s been to a haunted mansion and has lived to tell the tale.
At Insight Vision Center, we’re all about connecting with Orange County residents and businesses. As a past president of the Orange County Optometric Society, I stay involved in community events and teach future optometrists at Marshall B. Ketchum. Visit our blog for tips on vision therapy, orthokeratology, and scleral lenses because great vision is a team effort!
In my early 20s, I was a personal trainer, so this is one of the reasons why I discuss diet and exercise with my patients. Many people are unaware eye health can be impacted by these things. Another interesting fact is I saved a nun’s life and received a congressional commendation. When I’m not fixing eyes, I work out daily with either yoga or high-intensity interval training like CrossFit. Intermittent fasting and extended water-only fasts keep me mentally balanced and appreciative. I love spending time with my wife, Julie, and our Siberian Husky, Sasha.
