Our Team
Christina King, BCO, BADO
Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and artistic ability to the center.
Her experience includes five years of study with Joe LeGrand - son of one of the founding fathers of Ocularistry in America. Additionally, she had the opportunity to work with many accomplished Ophthalmologists, including Drs. Carol and Jerry Shields from Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia, and Drs. Bill and James Katowitz at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Christina brings a new dimension of skills to the center, including experience working with cutting edge technology in pediatric care and development.
Training & Credentials
B.S. with High Honors - Industrial Design and Technology - Art Institute of Philadelphia
BADO - Board Approved Diplomate Ocularist
Member of the American Society of Ocularists
Previous Work & Positions
Practicing Ocularist in Philadelphia, PA (2009-2017)
Northwest Haiti Christian Mission Eye Team
Arleta
Arleta has been the nerve center of the Center for Ocular Prosthetics for several decades. She knows the business and how to work with insurance companies inside and out. Outside of the office, Arleta is dedicated to her family and serving in her church.
Loki
Loki is joining the Center for Ocular Prosthetics team in 2021, after he becomes a Certified Therapy dog. He’ll be in the office to help comfort adults and kids who may be nervous about getting their prosthetic eye. In his free time, Loki enjoys chewing on toys and going to the dog park.
Fred Harwin, Ocularist (Retired)
Fred Harwin founded the Center for Ocular Prosthetics, LLC and now serves as a principal adviser. Harwin is a board-certified ocularist who has taught at OHSU, Portland State University, and Johns Hopkins Medical School, among others. He also helped found Harwin Studios alongside his wife Sara.