Melanie Akau, OD
Instructor, Ophthalmology
Graduate School
- OD, University of California, Berkeley (2012)
Undergraduate School
- BM, University of Texas–Austin (TX) (2008)
Residency
- Boston VA Healthcare System (Brockton-West Roxbury)/Harvard Medical School Program, Optometry (2013)
Fellowships
- Boston VA Healthcare System (Brockton-West Roxbury)/Harvard Medical School Program, Research Fellowship (2015)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
OphthalmologyRecognitions
- Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship Award, American Optometric Foundation (2014)
- Gold Retinoscope Award, UC Berkeley School of Optometry (2012)
- Alcon Primary Care Award, Tang Eye Center (2012)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Fellow
- Colorado Optometric Association, Member
- American Optometric Association, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Eye Center - LoDo1435 Wazee St
Suite 101
Denver, CO 80202
720-553-0393
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
- Eyes and Vision
- Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Optometry
- Eyes and Vision - Diabetic Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Glaucoma
- Eyes and Vision - Macular Degeneration
- Eyes and Vision - Neuro-Ophthalmology
Clinical Interests
I am an Optometrist and part of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Collaborative Care Team. My primary interests are in diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease including but not limited to glaucoma, retinal disease such as diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration, and evaluation for ocular effects of systemic medication (Plaquenil, Gilenya, etc.). As part of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Collaborative Care Team, I provide comprehensive care to evaluate the best path forward for patients referred to this sub-specialty.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide quality care and patient education taking into account not only the eyes but the patient’s comprehensive medical history.
I am an Optometrist and part of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Collaborative Care Team. My primary interests are in diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease including but not limited to glaucoma, retinal disease such as diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration, and evaluation for ocular effects of systemic medication (Plaquenil, Gilenya, etc.). As part of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Collaborative Care Team, I provide comprehensive care to evaluate the best path forward for patients referred to this sub-specialty.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide quality care and patient education taking into account not only the eyes but the patient’s comprehensive medical history.
Personal Interests
I enjoy attending sporting events, classical music concerts, arts and craft shows, and spending time with my family. As a classically trained violinist, I joined the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra in Fall of 2024 and look forward to many more seasons with this amazing group!
Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy attending sporting events, classical music concerts, arts and craft shows, and spending time with my family. As a classically trained violinist, I joined the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra in Fall of 2024 and look forward to many more seasons with this amazing group!
Public Speaking
Yes