William B. Mattingly M.A., A.B.O.M., H.F.O.A.A.

In loving memory, 1948-2015

Honored Fellow, 1998-present, Opticians Association of America
Master in Ophthalmic Optics, 1989-present, American Board of Opticianry.
Registered Contact Lens Dispenser, 1983-1993, National Contact Lens Examiners.
Certified Optician, 1982-present, American Board of Opticianry.
Master of Arts, Special Education: Orientation and Mobility for the Visually Impaired, 1976, California State University at Los Angeles.
California Restricted Teaching Credential. Mobility for the Visually Impaired, 1976.
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, 1974, California State University at Los Angeles.

President, Mattingly Low Vision, Inc., 2007 – present.
Vice President, Optelec US, 2006-2007. Vista, CA
President, Professional Products, Optelec US, 2005-2006. Chelmsford, MA.
Vice President, Education and Product Development, Optelec US, 2005. Chelmsford, MA.
Chief of Product Development, Professional Products Division, Lighthouse International, 2004-2005. New York, NY.
Vice President, Professional Products Division, Lighthouse International, 1999-2004.New York, NY.
President and CEO, Mattingly International, Inc., 1985-1999. Escondido, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1986-1989. Doctor Gary Levin, Riverside, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1986-1989. Doctor's Hospital of Lakewood, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1985-1989. Sharp Cabrillo Hospital Eye Center, San Diego, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1985-1989. Department of Ophthalmology, Riverside Medical Clinic, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1984-1989.Department of Ophthalmology, Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1985-1988. Doctors Hanscom and Diddie, Santa Monica, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1985-1989. Department of Ophthalmology, Hoag Presbyterian Hospital, Newport Beach, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1985-1989. Inland Retinal Consultants, San Bernardino, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1985-1989. Doctor Norman Peterson, Laguna Hills, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1984- 1989. Doctor Paul Bonds, Vista, CA
Clinician, Low Vision Clinic, 1984-1989. Doctor Paul Tornambe, Poway, CA.
Low Vision Clinic Coordinator, 1982-1989. Department of Ophthalmology, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation & Medical Clinics, La Jolla, CA
Low Vision Consultant, 1982. Doctor Rasmussen, San Diego, CA
Low Vision Consultant, 1979-1982. Doctors Nicholl, Legerton and Cummins, Lemon Grove, CA Instructor, Blind Ski Guide Training Course, 1980-1982. San Diego State University (SDSU) Extension.
Adjunct Professor, Orientation and Mobility for the Visually Impaired. Three terms during l977-1979. Department of Special Education, SDSU.
Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Visually Impaired, 1976-1979. San Diego Unified School District.
Co-Director, Daily Living Skills Program for the Visually Impaired, Summers 1976-1978. San Diego Unified School District.
Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Visually Impaired, Summer 1977. San Diego Service Center for the Blind.

Vision Council of America, Low Vision Division Steering Committee, 2004-2006.
Vision Council of America, Low Vision Division Education Task Force Member, 2004-2005.
Low Vision Consensus Project (Johns Hopkins): “Measurement of Decision-Making Variables for Low Vision Rehabilitation,” Analysis Panel Member, 2004-2005.
Low Vision Council, Immediate Past-President, 2002-2003, President, 1999-2001, Vice President, 1998-1999.

Special Achievements / Educator (link)

Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing and Technology, July/August, 1994, Volume 13, Number 4, "Advanced Low Vision Optics."
Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 71, Number 11, "Low Vision Magnifiers - Their Optical Parameters and Methods for Prescribing," co-authored with Bailey, Bullimore and Greer.
Clinical study, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation & Medical Clinics, La Jolla, CA, "Macular Degeneration: Its Treatment with Optical and Nonoptical Aids," 1983.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Scientific Exhibit, "A Simple and Effective System for Rehabilitating Patients with Senile Macular Degeneration with Optical Aids, 1983.
The International Council for Education of the Visually Handicapped Educator, "A Daily Living Skills Program," 1977.
Low Vision Abstracts, "The Use of Low Vision on Orientation and Mobility," 1976.

San Diego State University, Master of Arts in Rehabilitation, Intern, 1983.
Supervisor of Intern for the Academic Internship Program, University of California, San Diego, 1982.

Vision Council of America, 2004 to present
Low Vision Council, 1997-2003
American Board of Opticianry, 1982-present.
American Mensa Society, 1987-1994.
Association for Macular Diseases, Inc., 1887 to present.
Pacific Coast Contact Lens Society, 1985.
Fellow, National Academy of Opticianry, 1982-1993, 1999.
United States Association of Blind Athletes Winter Technical Committee, 1981-1982.
Grossmont College Disabled Student Services Advisory Committee, 1980.
American Association of Workers for the Blind, 1978.
California Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists, 1977.
Southern California Handicapped Sportsmans Association, 1977.

United States Association of Blind Athletes, 1980-1982.
Low Vision Consultants of Southern California, 1980-1982.

Founder and Director, San Diego Blind Ski Team, 1976-1983. This program has served over 75 visually impaired persons, and has had participation from over 75 sighted volunteers. It has been covered by major newspapers and television stations, including PM Magazine, whose reporter won an Emmy Award for the story. The program has been sponsored by the San Diego Service Center for the Blind and the San Diego Blind Recreation Center.

Personally promoted and received sponsorship for the Capuano Congressional Bill from Congressmen Waxman and Bilbray.