Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO
Optometry
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
720-848-2020
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Dry eye disease, ocular surface disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, Sjogren's Syndrome, neurotrophic keratitis, neuropathic eye pain, thyroid eye disease, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, graft vs host disease, and other eye and systemic conditions affecting the ocular surface and dry eye.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide exceptional and comprehensive eye care, especially concerning physical and mental health as the eyes are a window into the overall health of an individual. My passion is improving eye discomfort/pain and the treatment of dry eye / ocular surface disease / neuropathic pain.
Specialties
- Optometry ( 2018 , 2018 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Eyes and Vision
Corneal Disease, Dry Eyes, Ocular Pathology
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy hiking 14ers, skiing with my family, reading non-fiction books, working out, traveling our beautiful Earth, watching Texas A&M University sports, smoking brisket, and spending time with my lovely wife, 4-year-old daughter, and newborn twins.
Volunteer Activities
I am on the board of directors for a non-profit named Funzeleo, volunteer with Lutheran Family Services to help with refugee resettlement, a guest lecturer for high schools discussing careers in healthcare (specifically, careers in eye care). I have fundraised for World Sight Day, completed a Living Water mission trip to Nicaragua, a medical mission trips to Costa Rica, sponsor children in Haiti, and am actively involved in my local church.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Texas A&M University (TX) (2014)
Graduate Schools
OD, University of Houston College of Optometry (2018)
MS, University of Houston (2018)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
American Medical Center Optometrist Special Interest Group, Advisory Council
Colorado Optometric Association, Member
Denver Metro Optometric Society, Member
Fellows Doing Research SIG, Member
Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group, Chair
Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, Board of Directors
Optometry 360, Editorial Advisory Board
Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society, Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
Dry eye disease, ocular surface disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, Sjogren's Syndrome, neurotrophic keratitis, neuropathic eye pain, thyroid eye disease, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, graft vs host disease, and other eye and systemic conditions affecting the ocular surface and dry eye.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Dry eye disease and ocular surface disease
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Dry eye disease, ocular surface disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, Sjogren's Syndrome, neurotrophic keratitis, neuropathic eye pain, thyroid eye disease, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, graft vs host disease, and other eye and systemic conditions affecting the ocular surface and dry eye.
