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Brooke M. Harkness, O.D., M.S., FAAO

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Optometry

Clinical focus

  • Contact Lenses (Adult) - Optometry
  • Eye Exams (Adult) - Optometry
  • Contact Lenses (Medical)

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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White brick building next to parking garage, and the buidling entrance reads Casey Eye Institute. There is also an extended cover for the patient drop off area at the building entrance.
Casey Eye Institute
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About me

Brooke Harkness, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O., studied neurobiology at the University of California, Davis before moving to the Portland area to work in neuroimmunology research. Dr. Harkness then earned a master's degree in vision science and a doctorate of optometry with distinction from Pacific University College of Optometry, where she was recognized for excellence in academics, research, and stewardship. She has received multiple honors, including the 2015 National Board of Examiners' (NBEO) Norman E. Wallis award for the highest national score on the NBEO applied basic science examination, the Pacific University College of Optometry's Dean's Award, and Beta Sigma Kappa honor society's chapter award for outstanding research.

Dr. Harkness completed a clinical fellowship in medical contact lenses with the OHSU Casey Eye Institute in 2017, then returned as faculty in 2019. Her research interests include ocular surface pain, dry eyes, and corneal nerve dysfunction. Dr. Harkness cares for patients with the Corneal & External Eye Diseases/Refractive Surgery service as well as the Medical Contact Lens service.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2008, University of California
    • O.D., 2016, Pacific University College of Optometry
    • M.S., 2016, Pacific University College of Optometry

  • Fellowship

    • Medical Contact Lenses, OHSU Casey Eye Institute

Memberships and associations:

  • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
  • The Association for Research in Vision Science and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (235 Ratings, 85 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr. Harkness always provides answers to my questions and keeps me updated on new ideas/products that can help with my dry eye condition. She's also very kind and caring.

  2. Dr. Harkness was great. Pleasant, thorough very informative. Asks and answers questions in a thoughtful, clear way. Gave good advice on glasses and places to find them. She referred me to a more appropriate level care for my needs (post cataract surgery).

  3. She's very thorough and detailed. Hoping that she will be able to help me.

  4. Dr. Brooke Harkness is absolutely top tier - have never had a physician by whom I felt more competently, compassionately cared for nor whom I felt I could trust more.

  5. Knowledge of med. Issues very good. Asked about

  6. Dr Harkness is very professional. She is friendly and patient. She does an excellent job of analyzing my issues and recommending solutions.

  7. Dr Harkness has helped with my dry eyes condition. I great success. Great visit

  8. I like and appreciate Dr Harkness very much. She is knowledgeable, very helpful, good listener and pleasant to talk to.

  9. I'm very happy with the care I received. Thanks so much for making this treatment available. It has improved my quality of life and made me able to work full time again.

  10. Brooke Harkness is brilliant, innovative, empathetic and effective. I always enjoy my visits and emerge with life enhancing solutions.

  11. No feeling of being rushed and easy to understand.

  12. Dr Harkness is professional, approachable and very thorough in her examinations. I appreciate her willingness to answer any of my questions and concerns.

  13. She really listened to my history and provided helpful information regarding additional treatment

  14. Didn't have to wait too long for my appointment. She always listens to my concerns and develops the care plan incorporating them.

  15. Dr. Harkness is an incredibly skilled and resourceful physician. I have felt privileged to be in her care and she has given me many new innovative ideas to use in my continuing challenges with dry eyes. She is always caring, friendly and so helpful. It's a pleasure to be her patient.

  16. Much better experience with this department. Dr's are consistent and knowledgeable. Additional information and education received, I feel confident results will follow soon.

  17. Dr Harkness is always thorough, knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to see.

  18. I appreciate Dr Harkness sharing the latest treatment information. Her explanations are clear and understandable. I never feel rushed in deciding on my options. She is very open to answering any questions.

  19. She is very knowledgeable and professional, listens and responds appropriately. I think she's is a wonderful doctor

  20. Dr. Harkness is the best! Well worth the four hour drive to see her!

  21. Dr. Harkness is kind, thorough and personable.

  22. Excellent knowledge about dry eye, which most ophthalmologist dismissed. She is a true asset to your program, and I am grateful to have found her. She takes a deep concern in the well-being of her patience.

  23. Dr. Harkness is wonderful and I feel like she understands my health situation well. She always explains the latest evidence as it relates to some of my concerns in a clear way. She is also practical in telling me how I can consider treatment options based on convenience, cost considerations and lifestyle.

  24. Dr. Harkness has been great! Thorough, answers all questions, very professional...

  25. Friendly , knowledgeable Works well with my needs and concerns

  26. Dr. Harkness is wonderful. She listens, obviously cares, answers my questions and explains everything including my options.

  27. Dr.Harkness was very thorough in discussing my condition and the options available to me.

  28. Dr. Harkness breaks the mold. She is open to ideas and always helps me too be comfortable and involved in the process.

  29. Very knowledgeable, clear communicator; exceptional listening skills and ability to probe the patient for mutual clarification and understanding. Very pleasant and welcoming.

  30. Dr. Harkness is wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and kind. I trust her completely.