Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO

Professional Titles

• Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Recognitions

• Named "One to Watch", Modern Optometry (2024)
  Recognized as one of only five optometrists in the country as a "rising star" to watch in their career.
• Fellow of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (2024)
  Met the academic, written, and interview requirements to be awarded fellowship status of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society
• Nominated for Young Colorado Optometrist of the Year, Colorado Optometric Association (2024)
  Nominated for the 2024 Young Colorado Optometrist of the Year Award
• Graduate of the Merton C Flom Leadership Academy, American Academy of Optometry (2024)
  Graduated from the one-year Leadership Academy of the American Academy of Optometry.
• AAO Leadership Summit Invitation, American Academy of Optometry (2023)
• Advisory Council Nomination for Academic Medical Center Optometrist SIG (nominated), American Academy of Optometry (2023)
• Optometry Innovation Awards, Eyes on Eyecare (2023)
  Dr. Abbott's company (SunSnap Kids) is a finalist for the 2nd annual pitch competition. Winner to be announced November 2023 at the Eyes on 2024 conference.
• Board of Directors for the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (nominated), OWNS (2023)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, American Academy of Optometry (2022)
• Vice Chair of the Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group (elected), American Academy of Optometry (2022)
• Bright Ideas Pitch Competition -- 1st place, American Academy of Optometry Foundation in collaboration with the Innovation Council (2022)
  SunSnap Kids (a company founded by Dr. Abbott in 2019) was awarded 1st place in a live pitch competition in San Diego, CA by a panel of esteemed eye care innovation judges.
• Best Presentation at American Academy of Optometry, American Academy of Optometry (2016)
  Top presentation out of 750 submissions
• NIH Research Grant Recipient, National Eye Institute (2015)
• Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society Member, Beta Sigma Kappa (2015)
  Qualified based on GPA and merit

Research Interests

Publications

• Abbott K. Hinds M, Karpecki P. Frayed Nerves. Ocular Surface Disease Column. December 2025 Edition. Review of Optometry. December 2025.
• Abbott, Kaleb S., Roshni J. Echharam, and Laura M. Periman. "Neuromodulation with Botulinum Toxin in Eyelid-Associated Ocular Surface Disease." Journal of visualized experiments: JoVE 224 (2025).
• Abbott, K., & Pucker, A. It’s time to retire the terms artificial tears and rewetting drops: A call for accurate terminology and updated clinical usage in eye care. The Ocular Surface. 2025.
• Le C*, Abbott K* , Scott R, Arguinchona L, Nix C, Murri M, Gregory DG. A novel case of Biktarvy-associated Stevens-Johnson syndrome with severe ocular involvement. Cornea Open. 2025. *Co-first authors.
• Galor A*, Abbott K*, Henderson B, Pflugfelder S, White D, Gupta P, Periman L, Stefater JA, Stryjewski TP, Ifantides C, Karpecki P. Chronic ocular surface pain: An optometrist and ophthalmologist survey. Ophthalmology and Therapy. *Co–first authors.
• Abbott, K.S., Gregory, D.G. & Liu, SH. Cochrane corner: lubricating drops for contact lens discomfort in adults. Eye (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-025-03867-2.
• Akano, Obinna F, Brianne Hobbs, Kaleb Abbott, Camille Cohen, Jonathon Ross, Zanna Kruoch, Tsz Wing Yim, et al. 2025. “Current Practices and Future Prospects of Telemedicine in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Protocol for a Scoping Review.” OSF. May 14. doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/TXYFE.
• Auer, Emily, Kyrstin Marx, Joelle Kaufman, Brittany Wright, Jennifer Patnaik, and Kaleb Abbott. "Exploring gender differences in professional well-being among US optometrists." Optometry and Vision Science (2025): 10-1097.
• Abbott, K. S., Pham, P. Nasolacrimal Lavage as a Treatment for Ocular Surface Toxic Soup Syndrome. J. Vis. Exp. (218), e68276, doi:10.3791/68276 (2025).
• Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS; Emily Auer, MPH; Neda Gioia, OD; Karen DeLoss, OD; Leonard Seibold, MD; Jennifer Patnaik, PhD, MHS. Insights into Burnout Among Optometrists in the United States: Findings from a Nationwide Survey. Journal of Optometry. Volume 18, Issue 2. 2025. 100552. ISSN 1888-4296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optom.2025.100552.
• Ta, H., McCann, P., Xiao, M. Lien T, Abbott K, Gregory D, Quershi R, Li T. Dry eye post-cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Ophthalmol 25, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03841-8
• Kaleb Abbott, Jacqueline Theis, Jacob Lang, Cory Lappin, Paul Karpecki. Chronic Ocular Surface Pain: An Optometrist and Ophthalmologist Survey. 2025 American Academy of Optometry. (Poster)
• Nathan West, Kaleb Abbott. Off-Label Use of Intranasal Azelastine to Treat Allergic Conjunctivitis. 2025 American Academy of Optometry. (Poster)
• Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS. Off-Label Use of Testosterone Cream for Recalcitrant Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. American Optometric Association. 2025 Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry. (Poster)
• Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS; Emily Auer, MPH; Neda Gioia, OD; Karen DeLoss, OD; Leonard Seibold, MD; Jennifer Patnaik, PhD, MHS. Insights into Burnout Among Optometrists in the United States: Findings from a Nationwide Survey. American Optometric Association. 2025 Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry. (Virtual poster)
• Emily Auer MPH; Kyrstin Marx BS, Joelle Kaufman BS, Brittany Wright OD MS; Jennifer Patnaik PhD MHS; Kaleb Abbott OD MS. Exploring Gender Differences in Professional Well-Being Among U.S. Optometrists. American Optometric Association. 2025 Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry. (Virtual poster)
• Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO, FOWNS; Tiffany Lien, MD; Riaz Qureshi, MSc, PhD; Su-Hsun Liu, MD, MPH, PhD; Tianjing Li, MD, MHS, PhD. 2025. Topical glaucoma medications and dry eye: a systematic review. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference. (Poster)
• Joshua Dusek, Brooke Anderson, Erica Olsen, Tiffany Terry, Matt Orgill, Andrew Pucker, Anna A Tichenor, Zanna Kruoch, Riaz Qureshi, Kaleb Abbott. 2025. Ocular and Periorbital Harms of Topical Vitamin A Products: A Meta-Analysis. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference. (Poster)
• Abbott K., Sampalis M. Burnout in Optometry. Reframing Eye Care. December 2025.
• Abbott K., Kading, D., A Deep Dive Into Neuropathic Ocular Pain Diagnosis and Management. Optometric Insights Podcast. December 2025.
• Abbott K., Kading, D., Rosacea and how we go about treating it with IPL with Dr. Abbott. Optometric Insights Podcast. November 2025.
• Abbott K., Glover D, Lyerly J. Defocus Media Optometry Podcast: The Truth About Burnout in Optometry: Data, Drivers, and Solutions. June 2025.
• Abbott K., Pucker A. Varenicline as a potential therapy for neuropathic ocular pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. March 2025.
• Abbott K., Pucker A. Treatment of Ocular Surface Disease in Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid. Clinical Podcast Series. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. March 2025.
• Abbott K., Quint J, Garlich J. Learn How Vitamin A Supports the Ocular Surface. To The Point: An Ocular Surface Disease Podcast. Bryn Marr Communications. March 2025.
• Abbott K., Sampalis M. Exploring Corneal Nociceptors and TRP Ion Channels for Dry Eye Pain. Reframing Eye Care. February 2025.
• Hornick L, Abbott K. Caffeine’s protective role in dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction: insights from clinical and experimental models. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. June 2025.
• Hornick L, Abbott K. Efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment in adults with meibomian gland dysfunction over six months of treatment: A Phase 2, vehicle-controlled, randomized extension trial. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. May 2025.
• Lappin C, Abbott K. Low-Level Light Therapy Versus Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. February 2025.
• Lappin C, Abbott K. Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction One Disease? Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. February 2025.
• Sicks L, Abbott K. Body mass index, diet, and outdoor activity linked with meibomian gland abnormalities in children. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. February 2025.
• Ritchey E, Abbott K. Effect of low-level light therapy in individuals with dry eye disease. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. February 2025.
• Abbott K. Ocular Rosacea: How to Recognize and React. November 2025 Edition. Review of Optometry. November 2025.
• Abbott K. A Review of Pharmacologic Treatments for Presbyopia: With several therapies on the market, understanding their differences is the key to optimizing clinical decision making. September/October 2025. Modern Optometry. September 2025.
• Abbott K. Managing Dry Eye from the First Contact Lens Fitting. Conexiant. The New Optometrist. April 2025.
• Abbott K. Could Dry Eye Be a Channelopathy? Consider the facts provided. Modern Optometry. March/April 2025.
• Abbott K. Managing Dry Eye Disease in Contact Lens Wearers. The Ophthalmologist. Anterior Segment Insights. April 2025 Edition. April 2025.
• Abbott K. Breaking Down MGD Treatments Through the Lens of Sebaceous Gland Dysfunction (Part 2). Modern Optometry. March/April 2025 Edition. March 2025.
• Abbott K. Understanding MGD Through the Lens of Sebaceous Gland Dysfunction (Part 1). Modern Optometry. January/February 2025 Edition. February 2025.
• Epitropoulos A, Abbott K. MIEBO® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution): A Deep Dive Into Clinical Data. Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society. Members Blog. September 2024.
• Abbott K. 2025. Differentiating “Dry Eye” From Trigeminal Neuropathies. EyeCon 2025. University of Houston College of Optometry. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Insights Into Burnout Among Optometrists in the United States: Findings from a Nationwide Survey. EyeCon 2025. University of Houston College of Optometry. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Sleep Tight Sleep Right: How Sleep Impacts Ocular Health. New York State Optometric Association. (Virtual presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Navigating Ocular Rosacea: From Historical Perspectives to Modern Management Strategies. Colorado Vision Summit 2025. Colorado Optometric Association. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Navigating Effects of Glaucoma Treatment on the Ocular Surface. Colorado Vision Summit 2025. Colorado Optometric Association. (Oral presentation)
• Krishnan A., Lew D., Tomiyama E., Tse V., Roberts T., Abbott K., Assaad J., Ritchey E., Godoy R. Career Paths for Clinicians Interested in Research. T35 Joint Session: University of Houston College of Optometry and University of California Berkley School of Optometry. 2025. (Virtual presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Neural Dysfunction in Dry Eye: Understanding Why Some Feel Pain and Others Don’t. University of Houston College of Optometry Summer Webinar Series. (Virtual presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Ocular Rosacea: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Skin Can Be Red, But Eyes Can Too! Maine Optometric Association. Kick off The Summer CE 2025. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. How Dry Eye Dampens Spirits: Exploring the Link Between Dry Eye and Mental Health. Maine Optometric Association. Kick off The Summer CE 2025. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Comfort through Chaos: Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Maine Optometric Association. Kick off The Summer CE 2025. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Dreams of Better Vision: How Sleep Impacts Ocular Health and Systemic Function. Maine Optometric Association. Kick off The Summer CE 2025. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Exploring Corneal Nerve Dysfunction in Dry Eye Disease: Insights into Neuropathic Pain and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Maine Optometric Association. Kick off The Summer CE 2025. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Comfort Through the Chaos: Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Arizona Optometric Association. 2025 Spring Congress. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Exploring Corneal Nerve Dysfunction in Dry Eye Disease: Insights into Neuropathic Pain and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Arizona Optometric Association. 2025 Spring Congress. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. The Perplexing Discrepancy Between Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms. Pennsylvania Optometric Association 2025 Spring Congress. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Comfort Through the Chaos: Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Pennsylvania Optometric Association 2025 Spring Congress. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. The Effect of Glaucoma Treatment on the Ocular Surface. Optometric Physicians of Washington. Kane Hall Post-Graduate Seminar. (Virtual presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. The Perplexing Discrepancy Between Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms. Optometric Physicians of Washington. Kane Hall Post-Graduate Seminar. (Virtual presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Future Frontiers: Future Frontiers: Next Generation Treatments and Innovations in DED. Eyes on Dry Eye 2025. Eyes on Eyecare. (Virtual presentation with 3700 attendees)
• Abbott K. 2025. Navigating Ocular Rosacea: From Historical Perspectives to Modern Management Strategies. North Dakota Optometric Association 2025 Annual Meeting. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Exploring Corneal Nerve Dysfunction in Dry Eye Disease: Insights into Neuropathic Pain and Neurotrophic Keratitis. North Dakota Optometric Association 2025 Annual Meeting. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. The Effect of Glaucoma Treatment on the Ocular Surface. North Dakota Optometric Association 2025 Annual Meeting. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Exploring Corneal Nerve Dysfunction in Dry Eye Disease: Insights into Neuropathic Pain and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Minnesota Optometric Association 2025 Annual Meeting. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Comfort Through the Chaos: Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Minnesota Optometric Association 2025 Annual Meeting. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Ocular Rosacea: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Skin Can be Red, but Eyes Can Too. Minnesota Optometric Association 2025 Annual Meeting. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Comfort Through the Chaos: Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Texas Optometric Association. 125th TOA Summit. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Ocular Rosacea: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Skin Can be Red, but Eyes Can Too. Texas Optometric Association. 125th TOA Summit. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Dreams of Better Vision: How Sleep Impacts Ocular Health and Systemic Function. Texas Optometric Association. 125th TOA Summit. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Beyond the Surface: Corneal Nerves and the Complexity of Dry Eye Symptoms. Texas Optometric Association. 125th TOA Summit. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Rethinking Meibomian Gland Dysfunction as a Sebaceous Gland Disorder. American Academy of Optometry. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. Gioia N. 2025. Burnout Among Optometrists in the United States: Findings From a Nationwide Study. American Academy of Optometry. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. Tichenor A. Cheung H. Crossman E. 2025. Advanced Strategies in Ocular Surface Disease Management: Intense Pulsed Light Therapy, Radio Frequency, and Nasolacrimal Lavage. Workshop. American Academy of Optometry. (Oral presentation and workshop)
• Abbott K. Tichenor A. Cheung H. 2025. Student Bootcamp for Ocular Surface Disease Procedures and Techniques. Workshop. American Academy of Optometry. (Oral presentation and workshop)
• Abbott K. 2025. Just Scratching the Surface: Future Innovations in Ocular Surface Disease. University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology 29th Annual Symposium. Novel Medical Therapies and Imaging. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. How Dry Eye Dampens Spirits: Exploring the Link Between Dry Eye and Mental Health. Optometry’s Meeting / 5th World Congress of Optometry. American Optometry Association. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. Tucker, A. 2025. Is Dry Eye A Concern During Myopia Control? Optometry’s Meeting / 5th World Congress of Optometry. American Optometry Association. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2025. Beyond the Surface: Corneal nerves and the complexity of dry eye symptoms. Ophthalmology Resident Cornea Series. University of Colorado School of Medicine. (Oral presentation)
• Kaleb S. Abbott, OD, MS; Alan G. Palestine, MD; Scott G. Hauswirth, OD; Darren G. Gregory, MD; Jennifer L. Patnaik, PhD, MHS; Amit K. Reddy, MD. Treatment of ocular surface disease in ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation.
• Abbott, K., Pucker, A., Orgill, M., Tichenor, A., Kruoch, Z., & Qureshi, R. (2024, March 25). The safety of topically applied vitamin A ocularly and periorbitally: A systematic review protocol. Open-Source Framework. osf.io/saq7n.
• Abbott K, Engle M, McCourt E. Neurotrophic Ulcer Secondary to a Hypoplastic Trigeminal Nerve in a 3-Year-Old. Clinical Insights in Eyecare. 2024.
• Liu SH, Shaughnessy D, Leslie L, Abbott K, Abraham AG, McCann P, Saldanha IJ, Qureshi R, Li T. Social determinants of dry eye in the United States: A systematic review. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024.
• Ritchey E, Abbott K. Effect of low-level light therapy in individuals with dry eye disease. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. December 2024.
• Ioussifova M, Abbott K. Culture- and non-culture-based approaches reveal unique features of the ocular microbiome in dry eye patients. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. November 2024.
• Ioussifova M, Abbott K. Impact of Dietary Nutrients on the Prevalence of Dry Eye Syndrome among Korean Women Aged 40 and above: Evidence from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. October 2024.
• Sicks L, Abbott K. Body mass index, diet, and outdoor activity linked with meibomian gland abnormalities in children. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. September 2024.
• Maiti S, Abbott K. Characteristics of bacterial community in eyelashes of patients with Demodex blepharitis. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. September 2024.
• Maiti S, Abbott K. Efficacy of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratitis. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. June 2024.
• Tichenor A, Abbott K. Efficacy of Topical Azithromycin versus Systemic Doxycycline in Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. May 2024.
• Tichenor A, Abbott K. Multi-frequency RF Combined with IPL Improves Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye due to MGD. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. April 2024.
• Pucker A, Abbott K. The relationship between habitual water intake and dry eye disease. Clinical Podcast Series. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. February 2024.
• Abbott K., Brujic M. Neuropathic Ocular Pain and Dry Eye Disease. Optometric Insights Podcast. November 2024.
• Abbott K., Brujic M. A novel multi-ingredient supplement significantly improves ocular symptom severity and tear production in patients with dry eye disease: results from a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical Podcast Series. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. October 2024.
• Abbott K., Sampalis M. Diagnosing and Treating Neuropathic Pain with Dr. Kaleb Abbott. Reframing Eye Care. July 2024.
• Abbott K. Neurosensory Factors May Explain Sign and Symptom Disparities in DED. Optometry Advisor. Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease. September 2024.
• Abbott K. Eyes on Wellness: Holistic Approaches to Alleviate Dry Eye Symptoms. Wellness Essentials for Clinical Practice. 4th edition. Review of Optometry. Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society. September 2024.
• Gioia N, Pratt S, Poteet J, Rustkin D, Hitchmoth D, Zakaria L, Abbott K, et al. The Rising Tide of Public Health Crises and Their Impact on Ocular Health. Wellness Essentials for Clinical Practice. 4th edition. Review of Optometry. Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society. September 2024.
• Abbott K. Patient case: From treatment to complication, a cautionary tale about the risks of mitomycin C 8 years later. Optometry 360. September 2024.
• Abbott K. Tyrvaya® (varenicline solution) as a potential therapy for neuropathic ocular pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia. Optometry 360. August 2024.
• Abbott K. Prevalence of DED in children slightly lower than adults, but underdiagnosis ‘conceivable’. Healio. Cornea/External Disease. Perspective. July 2024.
• Abbott K. Increased monitoring for dementia may be needed in patients with glaucoma. Healio. Primary Care Optometry News. Perspective. June 2024.
• Abbott K. Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Requires Skilled Eye Drop Management. Optometry Advisor. Glaucoma. March 2024.
• Abbott K. Vitamin A and OSD: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Modern Optometry. March 2024 issue.
• Abbott K. Research spotlight: Does dry eye get overlooked in visually impaired patients? Optician. Features. February 2024.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Perplexing Discrepancy Between Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms: Examining the Role of Corneal Nerves. University of Houston College of Optometry. CE in Fort Worth. Fall Symposium.
• Abbott K. 2024. Navigating Ocular Rosacea: From Historical Perspectives to Modern Management Strategies. University of Houston College of Optometry. CE in Fort Worth. Fall Symposium.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Effect of Glaucoma Treatment on the Ocular Surface. University of Houston College of Optometry. CE in Fort Worth. Fall Symposium.
• Abbott K. 2024. Beyond the Surface: Corneal Nerves and the Complexity of Dry Eye Symptoms. Denver Metro Optometric Society. Fall Lecture Series.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Role of Corneal Nerves in Ocular Surface Disease Symposium. Online Optometry Learning Series. India, Malysia, Vietnam, Philippines.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Ocular Surface Disease Symposium. Indiana University School of Optometry.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Perplexing Discrepancy between Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms: Examining the Role of Corneal Nerves. Ocular Surface Disease Symposium. Indiana University School of Optometry.
• Abbott K. 2024. Why Aren’t Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms Correlated? A closer look at the corneal nerves. Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Elective course. Indiana University School of Optometry.
• Abbott K. 2024. Why did my glaucoma patient get dry eye? Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Elective course. Indiana University School of Optometry.
• Abbott K. 2024. Sleep Tight, See Right: How Sleep Impacts Ocular Health. Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society.
• Abbott K. 2024. Intranasal Varenicline as a Treatment for Neuropathic Ocular Pain Associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia. American Academy of Optometry.
• Abbott K. 2024. Ocular Rosacea: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Skin Can Be Red, But Eyes Can Too! American Academy of Optometry.
• Abbott K. Tichenor A. Cheung H. 2024. Advanced Strategies in Ocular Surface Disease Management: Harnessing the Power of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy. Workshop. American Academy of Optometry.
• Joshi V., Shaughnessy D., Dellavalle N., Leslie LL., Abbott K., et al. Ocular Neoplasia: Social determinants of eye health in the United States: a suite of systematic reviews. Public Health of the Rockies.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Ocular Surface Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology 28th Annual Symposium. Glaucoma section.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Impact of Sleep on Ocular Health. Corporate Optometry Virtual Continuing Education.
• Abbott K. 2024. Nasolacrimal Lavage Workshop. American Optometric Association. Optometry’s Meeting.
• Abbott K. 2024. You’ve Got Some Nerve! Understanding the Role of Corneal Nerves in Ocular Surface Disease. American Optometric Association. Optometry’s Meeting.
• Abbott K. 2024. What is “dry eye”? UCHealth medical staff education. Technician education.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Prevalence and Impact of Dry Eye in the Low Vision Population. Envision Conference East. Salus University.
• Abbott K. 2024. Treatment of ocular surface disease in ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference.
• Leslie L., Shaughnessy D., Dellavalle N., Abbott K., et al. Social determinants of eye health in the United States: a suite of systematic reviews. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference.
• Abbott K. 2024. The Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management. Southern Colorado Optometric Society. Spring Symposium.
• Abbott K. 2024. What the heck is the dry eye clinic? UCHealth medical staff education. Call center education.
• Dr. Kaleb Abbott previews the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting: what you need to know. Optometry 360. Conference Roundup. https://optometry-360.com/ocular-surface-disease/dr-kaleb-abbott-previews-the-american-academy-of-optometry-annual-meeting-what-you-need-to-know/
• One to Watch: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO. July/August 2024. Modern Optometry. https://modernod.com/articles/2024-july-aug/one-to-watch-kaleb-abbott-od-ms-faao?c4src=issue:feed
• Social Factors Shown to Contribute to Dry Eye. Review of Optometry. News Feed. January 22, 2024. https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/news/article/social-factors-shown-to-contribute-to-dry-eye
• Abbott K. 2024. When Rosacea Meets Dry Eye: Strategies for Relief and Management of Ocular Rosacea. University of Houston College of Optometry. Winter Webinar.
• Abbott K. 2024. Beyond the Surface: Corneal Nerves and the Complexity of Dry Eye Symptoms. University of Houston College of Optometry. Winter Webinar.
• Abbott K. Managing Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid Related Ocular Surface Disease. Modern Optometry. Complex Cases. July/August 2023 Edition.
• Abbott K. Awareness can reduce challenges associated with preservatives in glaucoma treatment. Healio. Cornea/External Disease. Perspective. July 2023.
• Abbott K. Long-awaited Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis Receives FDA Approval. Modern Optometry. Online Exclusive. July 2023.
• Abbott K. The Profound Impact of Sleep on Ocular Health. Review of Presbyopia and the Aging Eye. Jobson Medical Information / WebMD. eResource. October 2023.
• Abbott K. Vision in Motion: Unveiling the Eye-Open Benefits of Exercise. Review of Presbyopia and the Aging Eye. Jobson Medical Information / WebMD. eResource. October 2023.
• Abbot K. Beyond Omega-3 Supplementation: Nutrition for Dry Eye Disease. Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society. Members Blog. September 2023.
• Abbott K., Pucker A. Bright Ideas Pitch Competition: SunSnap Kids. Clinical Podcast Series. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. February 2023.
• Abbott K., Pucker A. Age-Related Changes in Corneal Sensitivity. Clinical Podcast Series. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. March 2023.
• Abbott K., Pucker A. Outcomes of Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye Disease in Chronic Graft-Versus-Host-Disease. Clinical Podcast Series. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. April 2023.
• Abbott K., Brujic M. Impact of glaucoma medications on the ocular surface and how ocular surface disease can influence glaucoma treatment. Clinical Podcast Series. American Academy of Optometry Foundation. October 2023.
• Abbott K. 2023. Resolution of Bilateral Monocular Diplopia, Palinopsia, and Photopsia after Discontinuing Topiramate. American Academy of Optometry. (Poster)
• Abbott K. 2023. Community Eye Healthcare. Ophthalmic Academy Chapter 21. UCHealth Ophthalmic Academy. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2023. The Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease Amongst the Low Vision Population. Vision2023. Keynote speaker. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2023. The Role of Sleep in Ocular Surface Disease. American Academy of Optometry. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K. 2023. “Hey Doc, why do my eyes hurt (or don’t hurt)?”. University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology 27th Annual Symposium. Cornea section. (Oral presentation)
• Abbott K, Hanson K, Lally J. Prevalence of Dry Eye in the Low Vision Population at the University of Colorado. Journal of Optometry. Volume 17, Issue 2, April–June 2024, 100501.
• Abbott K, Pelak V. Topiramate Associated Bilateral Monocular Diplopia, Palinopsia, and Photopsia. Clinical Insights in Eyecare. Accepted October 16, 2023.
• Abbott K. Does My Dry Eye Patient Have Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratitis? How to differentiate between the two disease entities. Modern Optometry. Online Exclusive. December 2023.

Professional Memberships

• Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, Vice President, Board of Directors
• American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
• Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society, Member
• Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group, Chair
• American Medical Center Optometrist Special Interest Group, Advisory Council
• Colorado Optometric Association, Member
• Denver Metro Optometric Society, Member
• Fellows Doing Research SIG, Member
• Optometry 360, Editorial Advisory Board
• Modern Optometry, Editorial Advisory Board

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

• Optometry, Board Certification (2018, 2018)
• National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Board Certification (2018)

• Eyes and Vision
• Eyes and Vision - Dry Eyes
• Eyes and Vision - Ocular Pathology
• Eyes and Vision - Corneal Disease