Erin Van Dok, OD
Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology
Graduate School
- OD, University of Houston (1988)
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of Houston (TX) (1986)
Internship
- Evans Army Hospital, Fort Collins MEDDAC (1987)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
OphthalmologyRecognitions
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Trustee, Colorado Optometric Association
(2007)
District 1, 2007 to 2009 - Outstanding Pediatric Clinician, UHCO (1988)
Publications
- Holden, SK; Van Dok, E; Pelak, V ,Front.Neurol., 09 August 2019| https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2019.00864 Co-occurrence of Convergence Insufficiency and Cognitive Impairment in Parkinsonian Disorders: A Pilot Study
Professional Memberships
- Colorado Optometric Association, Member
- American Optometric Association (AOA), Member
- Gold Key Leadership Society, Inductee
Practice Locations
UCHealth - Eye Center - Lone Tree9552 Park Meadows Drive
Suite 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-553-2255
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Optometry, Board Certification (1988)
- Advanced Ocular Treatment Certification, Pacific Universtiy, Certificate (1997)
- Eyes and Vision - Cataract
- Eyes and Vision - Diabetic Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Dry Eyes
- Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Macular Degeneration
- Eyes and Vision
- Eyes and Vision - Optometry
- Eyes and Vision - Neuro-Ophthalmology
Clinical Interests
I am a primary eye care provider at the UCHealth Eye Center, which is part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology. This year marks my thirty-sixth year in practice! I enjoy providing eye and vision care to individuals with ocular health issues ranging from ocular muscle misalignment treatable with glasses to those with diabetes (especially those who need more education about the impact of the disease on the eyes). I regularly see patients who are developing cataracts to individuals suffering from vision issues related to a movement disorder, such as Parkinson's disease. I provide vision and eye health assessment in collaboration with neuro-ophthalmologist, Victoria Pelak, MD, in a specialty clinic devoted to individuals with movement disorders. I make every effort to help my patients understand their eyes and visual function.
Care Philosophy
Listen to and learn from the patient. Provide focused education for each individual about their eyes and vision.
I am a primary eye care provider at the UCHealth Eye Center, which is part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology. This year marks my thirty-sixth year in practice! I enjoy providing eye and vision care to individuals with ocular health issues ranging from ocular muscle misalignment treatable with glasses to those with diabetes (especially those who need more education about the impact of the disease on the eyes). I regularly see patients who are developing cataracts to individuals suffering from vision issues related to a movement disorder, such as Parkinson's disease. I provide vision and eye health assessment in collaboration with neuro-ophthalmologist, Victoria Pelak, MD, in a specialty clinic devoted to individuals with movement disorders. I make every effort to help my patients understand their eyes and visual function.
Care Philosophy
Listen to and learn from the patient. Provide focused education for each individual about their eyes and vision.
Personal Interests
I enjoy being outdoors gardening at home, walking with my dogs in my neighborhood and playing in the mountains. I am also a certified scuba diver and enjoy traveling to new places with my family and friends.
Public Speaking
Yes
Eyes and Vision in Parkinsonism
I enjoy being outdoors gardening at home, walking with my dogs in my neighborhood and playing in the mountains. I am also a certified scuba diver and enjoy traveling to new places with my family and friends.
Public Speaking
Yes
Eyes and Vision in Parkinsonism