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Graduate Schools :
Department: Ophthalmology
Graduate Schools :
- OD, University of Houston College of Optometry (2018)
- MS, University of Houston (2018)
- BS, Texas A&M University (TX) (2014)
Department: Ophthalmology
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Recognition & Awards
- AAO Leadership Summit Invitation, American Academy of Optometry (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, American Academy of Optometry (2022)
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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)
- NIH Research Grant Recipient, National Eye Institute (2015)
- Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society Member, Beta Sigma Kappa (2015)
Research Interests
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.
Teaching
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Assistant Professor
(2023)
School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
Teach interns, ophthalmology residents, and medical students in the comprehensive dry eye clinic.
Professional Memberships
- Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, Member
- American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
- Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society, Member
- Nutrition, Disease Prevention, and Wellness Special Interest Group, Vice Chair
- American Medical Center Optometrist Special Interest Group, Member
- Colorado Optometric Association, Member
- Denver Metro Optometric Society, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020
Hospital Affiliation
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Optometry, Board Certification (2018, 2018)
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Board Certification (2018)
- Eyes and Vision
- Eyes and Vision - Diabetic Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Dry Eyes
- Eyes and Vision - Glaucoma
- Eyes and Vision - Ocular Pathology
- Eyes and Vision - Macular Degeneration
- Eyes and Vision - Corneal Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Clinical Interests
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.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide exceptional and comprehensive eye care, especially in relation to physical and mental health as the eyes are a window into the overall health of an individual.
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.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide exceptional and comprehensive eye care, especially in relation to physical and mental health as the eyes are a window into the overall health of an individual.
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, and spending time with my lovely wife and perfect daughter.
Volunteer Activities
I am on the board of directors for a non-profit named Funzeleo, 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.
Public Speaking
Yes
Ocular surface disease / dry eye disease, the role of sleep on eye health, prevalence of dry eye disease amongst specific patient populations, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, sleep, melatonin, and blue light.
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, and spending time with my lovely wife and perfect daughter.
Volunteer Activities
I am on the board of directors for a non-profit named Funzeleo, 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.
Public Speaking
Yes
Ocular surface disease / dry eye disease, the role of sleep on eye health, prevalence of dry eye disease amongst specific patient populations, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, sleep, melatonin, and blue light.
General Information
Graduate Schools:
- OD, University of Houston College of Optometry (2018)
- MS, University of Houston (2018)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, Texas A&M University (TX) (2014)
Languages: English
Department: Ophthalmology