Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO
Optometry
Board Certified
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.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Dry eye disease, ocular surface disease, neuropathic pain, corneal and trigeminal nerve disorders, 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.
Credentials
Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Master of Science
Specialty
Optometry
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-2020
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Phone: 720-848-2020 720-848-2020
Provider Information
Specialties
- Optometry (2018,2018)
Conditions
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Eyes and Vision
Dry Eyes , Corneal Disease , Ocular Pathology
Interests and 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.
Department
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
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 Modern Optometry, Editorial Advisory Board Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group, Chair Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, Vice President, Board of Directors Optometry 360, Editorial Advisory Board Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society, Member
Research and 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.
Education and Training
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Texas A&M University (TX) (2014)
Graduate Schools
MS, University of Houston (2018)
OD, University of Houston College of Optometry (2018)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079