Wid Bleything

Dr. Willard B. Bleything completed his undergraduate studies (BS), graduate professional studies (OD), and two years of post-doctoral studies (MS) in children’s vision at Pacific University. Currently, he holds the rank of Distinguished University Professor of Optometry and Public Health, Emeritus-in-Residence, Pacific University. Here, he served for seventeen years as the Dean of Optometry and one year as Provost/Academic Vice-President. Other positions include past-president of the Oregon Optometric Assn., Oregon Board of Examiners in Optometry, and past Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Council of Optometry. He has over forty publications and has lectured extensively in Asia and Europe.