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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 (239 Ratings, 71 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 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.

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

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

  4. 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.

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

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

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  17. Knowledgable. Kind. Thorough. Very happy with Dr Harkness.

  18. She is awesome! Caring, knowledgeable, professional. Listens, easy to communicate with, and just plain nice.

  19. Kind, thorough, educated, trustworthy

  20. She is absolutely wonderful! So glad she's my doctor!

  21. Dr. Harnkess really understands dry eyes in deep detail and has a lot of ways to help. She is very easy to talk to and explains everything very well. I have seen her a number of times and feel I now have a whole arsenal of aids. My eyes, while not perfect, are SO much better than they were for years for which I am truly grateful. I have, in fact, recently referred my sister who was told she had dry eyes by an optician.

  22. Professional - thorough - se answered my questions thoughtfully and anticipated some

  23. I look forward to my visits with Dr Harkness every year. I'm grateful to have her as my doc!

  24. Dr Harkness has been wonderful taking the time to insure I have great care.

  25. Very informative and caring, she was also surprised by the appointment confusion

  26. Addressed all my concerns and gave me the appropriate tests and treatment. Very kind, compassionate and a high level of expertise.

  27. Dr. Harkness is fabulous. She took the time needed to understand my eyes, and then made many suggestions on how to finally heal them. I've seen three other eye doctors outside OHSU who didn't have the same level of skill as Dr. Harkness. So grateful I finally got in to OHSU for help. Thank you.

  28. Engaged,well informed,personable

  29. Dr Harkness was PHENOMENAL!

  30. Attentive, answered questions, kind respectful