Jeffrey Olson, MD
Ophthalmology
Board Certified
Clinical Interest for Patients
Specialist in the medical and surgical management of retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment, Macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, retinal vascular occlusion, uveitis, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, macular hole, epiretinal membrane.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 848-2020
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Phone: 720-848-2020 720-848-2020
Provider Information
Specialties
- Ophthalmology (2006,2016)
Conditions
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Eyes and Vision
Macular Degeneration , Diabetic Eye Disease , Retinal Detachment , Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
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Endocrine System (Hormones)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital
Department
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), Member Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Member Colorado Society of Eye Physicians (CSEPS), Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Creation of laboratory to investigate anti-angiogenic compounds (2007)
Photoreceptor Stimulation in a Porcine Model of Progressive Blindness (2009)
Novel Intraocular Device for the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (2010)
Protein LD22-4 Inhibition of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy in a Rabbit Model (2010)
Photoactive Intraocular Implants for the Treatment of Progressive Photoreceptor Degeneration (2010)
Microsurgical Suturing Device (2010)
Second Generation Glaucoma Drainage Device with Laser Adjustable Flow Rates (2014)
Laser Modulated Device for Glaucoma (2014)
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (1999)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Virginia (VA) (1993)
Internships
Marshfield Clinic-St Joseph's Hospital Program (2000)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2003)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2004)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079