Kara Hanson, OD
Optometry
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
720-848-2020
CU Medicine Ophthalmology – Low Vision Rehabilitation
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-2020
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My main interest is Low Vision Rehabilitation, which helps persons with permanent vision loss maximize the use of their remaining vision through optical and non-optical strategies. I work with patients as young as 3-4 years to 100+ years.
Care Philosophy
Our team consists of optometrists specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation and occupational therapists with expertise in working with low vision patients. Our overall goal is to increase independence and quality of life by addressing the specific visual tasks/needs individually. We work with each patient to develop their unique treatment plan based on the patient's specific goals for improving their visual function for their daily activities.
Specialties
- Optometry
Conditions & Treatments
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Eyes and Vision
Low Vision, Optometry
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Rehabilitation Therapy
Low Vision
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors: hiking, camping, skiing, kayaking and biking.
Volunteer Activities
I served on the Colorado Commission for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired (CCIBVI) and also work with the Low Vision Committee of the Colorado Optometric Association (COA). I am on the local organizing committee for ISLRR's Vision 2023 international conference to be held in Denver in 2023.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (MN) (1987)
Graduate Schools
OD, University of Houston (1998)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Optometry (AAO), Fellow
American Optometric Association (AOA), Member
Colorado Optometric Association (COA), Member
Denver Metro Optometric Society, Member
International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation (ISLRR), Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests include quality of life and outcome measures of vision-related topics.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My main interest is Low Vision Rehabilitation, which helps persons with permanent vision loss maximize the use of their remaining vision through optical and non-optical strategies. I work with pediatric, adult and geriatric low vision patients.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests include quality of life and outcome measures of vision-related topics.
