Caroline Vloka, MD

Professional Titles

• Associate Residency Program Director

Research Interests

My research focuses on orbital and oculoplastic disease with an emphasis on thyroid eye disease, orbital infections and orbital trauma. I also have a vested interest in medical education including optimizing resident training and evaluations.

Publications

• Larsen J, Milner D, Smith C, Vloka C. Maxillary sinus pyogenic granuloma with orbital extension: a rare pediatric presentation mimicking malignancy. J AAPOS; Published online March 20 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104806
• Vloka C, Liao SD. Expanding the Potential Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2025;143(11):972-973. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2025.3476
• Azargui S, Huang AM, Vloka CN, Xia JL, Hink EM. Two Cases of Rapidly Progressive Vision Loss From Ischemic Reperfusion Injury and Rhabdomyolysis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Jul 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 40742231
• Vloka CN, Summers RC, DeSantis D, Hink EM. Incidence of orbital cellulitis in children: a population-based study. J AAPOS. 2025 Jun;29(3):104214. PubMed PMID: 40355076
• Azargui S, Huang AM, Larochelle RD, Driscoll M, Liao SD, Vloka CN, Hink EM. Intravascular lobular capillary hemangioma of the temporal artery arising in an older adult: a case report. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2025 Jun;38:102336. PubMed PMID: 40290850
• Strong Caldwell A, Volkin J, Wu T, Vloka C, Hink E. Congenital Eyelid Imbrication and Floppy Eyelid Syndromes Complicated by Eversion due to Prostaglandin E Infusion in a Patient With Trisomy 21 and Tetralogy of Fallot. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 May-Jun 01;40(3):e82-e83. PubMed PMID: 38231660
• Vloka C, Kim D, Ng J. Nonvisual Complications of Orbital Cellulitis (NVCOC) in Pediatric and Adult Populations. Orbit. 2022;18:1-5
• Fu R, Schempf T, Vloka C, Jabbour N, Bhatia A, Shinder R, Hodgson N. Progression of Subperiosteal Orbital Abscess after Clinical Resolution on Intravenous Antibiotics and Steroids. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2022;26:1-4
• Vloka C, Wingrove P, Ong J, Koretz Z, Yadav S, Dmitriev A, Bowers L, Miller T, Samanthapudi K, Beale O, Waxman E. A Novel Approach to Teaching Fundoscopy Using a Virtual Format. MedEdPORTAL. 2022;18
• Vloka C, Kim D, Ng J. Microbiology of Orbital Cellulitis with Subperiosteal Abscess in Children: A Special Case for Streptococcus Anginosus Group (SAG) Infection. Orbit 2022;41(2):204-210
• Vloka C, Waxman E. Look Beyond the Retinopathy – The Incidental Finding of a Brain Tumor. J Telemed Telecare 2022;28(3):230-232
• Vloka C, Vloka A, Rath T, Stefko S. The Importance of Long Term Follow Up After Penetrating Brain Injury: A Case Report. Am J Ophthalmol Case Reports 2020;19
• Nelson DW, Vloka C, Wetherbee J. Missed diagnosis: Dual Right Ventricular Lead Perforation Resulting in Chest Pain. Heart Rhythm Case Rep 2017;3:100-103

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), Candidate Member
• Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Member
• North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons (NASAOS), Member
• Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member
• Association of University Professors fo Ophthalmology (AUPO), Member
• American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), Board Certified Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Denver Health Medical Center
• Children's Hospital Colorado
• Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2022)

Conditions & Treatments

• Eyes and Vision - Styes
• Eyes and Vision
• Eyes and Vision - Thyroid Eye Disease
• Eyes and Vision - Ophthalmic Oncology
• Eyes and Vision - Ocular Pathology
• Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
• Eyes and Vision - Eye Infections
• Eyes and Vision - Eye Trauma
• Cancers - Skin Cancer
• Cancers
• Cancers - Melanoma
• Cancers - Head and Neck Cancer
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Aging Face
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Paralysis
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Plastics and Cosmetics
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Wrinkles
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tear duct blockage (tearing)
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tumors of the orbit
• Skin, Hair and Nails - Biopsies and Excisions
• Skin, Hair and Nails
• Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
• Endocrine System (Hormones)
• Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
• Surgery
• Surgery - Trauma and Acute Care
• Eyes and Vision - Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery