Dr. Angela Christine Koplos, O.D., Optometrist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Angela Christine Koplos, O.D.

Optometrist | Low Vision Rehabilitation

421 Executive Center Blvd B El Paso Texas, 79902
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About

Dr. Angela Koplos is an optometrist practicing in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Koplos is an optometrist with emphasis in providing vision rehabilitative eye care, dry eye treatment, glaucoma treatment, neuro vision therapy and specialty contact lens fittings to patients with complicated eye and neuro eye conditions. Most of Dr. Koplos' patients have advanced eye disease and many suffer from migraines and severe photophobia as a result of Traumatic Brain Injury and Aquired Brain Injury or Post Illness Brain Fog. Dr. Koplos works closely with ophthalmologists and other optometrists who refer their eye disease or post-surgical patients who need additional specialized care.

Education and Training

Texas A&M B.S 1992

U of H College of Optometry O.D. 1997

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
Dr. Angela Christine Koplos, O.D.
Dr. Angela Christine Koplos, O.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Should I see a doctor for double vision?

    Yes, definitely. Contact your medical doctor first. Several tests, sometimes even an MRI should be done as soon as possible any time someone has a new development of double vision. Addressing the double vision is secondary to determining the cause and whether treatment for any medical condition is needed. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Vision Rehabilitation / Low Vision RehabilitationBehavioral Optometry / Neuro Vision TherapyNeuro Optometry / TBI and ABI RehabilitationSpecialty Lens Fitting.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Low Vision Optometrist Low Vision Services 1998 - 2020
  • Clinical Optometrist Lenscrafters 1997 - 2000
  • Clinical Optometrist University Vision Centre 2015 - Present
  • Owner / Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Advanced Vision Solutions, PLLC 2020 - Present
  • Behavioral Optometry Consultant Canutillo ISD 2005 - 2009
  • Behavioral Optometry Consultant Chapin High School 2005 - 2014

Awards

  • Outstanding Low Vision Award 1997 University of Houston 
  • Outstanding Service Award 2001 El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind 
  • Appreciation Award 2005 Texas Commission for the Blind 
  • Certificate of Excellence 2022 El Paso Community College 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Optometry  
  • Global Specialty Lens Symposium  
  • College of Syntonics  
  • Neuro Optometric Rehabilitative Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Prevent Blindness, El Paso Lighthouse for the Blind, Centro De Estudios para Invidentes A.C.

Treatments

  • Glaucoma therapy, Vision Therapy, Neuro-Visual Rehabilitation, Scleral Lens treatments, Orthokeratology, Photodynamic Therapy, RevitalVision Contrast Therapy, Altius Migraine Treatment

Professional Society Memberships

  • International Academy of Myopia ControlCollege of SyntonicsGlobal Specialty Lens SymposiumNeuro Optometric Rehabilitation AssociationAmerican Academy of Optometry

Articles and Publications

  • Telemedicine Screening of Glaucoma. Telemedicine Journal. Volume: 5 Issue 3: July 9, 2004. Helen K. Li, M.D., Rosa. Tang, M.D., M.P.H., Katherine Oschner, M.D., Chris Koplos, O.D., James Grady, Dr. Ph., and William J. Crump, M.D.

Areas of research

  • Ophthalmology Telemedicine Research ProjectPrimary clinician for Retina Research in Telemedicine in Diabetic Retinopathy Baylor University Medical Center externship under Rosa Tang, M.D., Katherine Oschner, M.D., William Crump, M.D. and Helen Li,M.D. 1997.

Awards

  • Outstanding Low Vision Award 1997El Paso Lighthouse Service Award 2001Appreciation Award Texas Commission for the Blind 2005Certificate of Excellence White Cane Day / El Paso Community College 2022

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Prevent BlindnessBoard member 1998-2000El Paso Lighthouse for the BlindBoard member 2000-2003Centro De Estudios para Invidentes A.C.Board member 2006-2008

Teaching and speaking

  • Lecturer to optometrists, ophthalmologists and therapists about providing Vision Rehabilitation Services.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Florida

Hobbies / Sports

  • Painting, Hiking

Favorite professional publications

  • Review of Myopia Management

Areas of research

Ophthalmology Telemedicine Research Project

Primary clinician for Retina Research in Telemedicine in Diabetic Retinopathy Baylor University Medical Center externship under Rosa Tang, M.D.,  Katherine Oschner, M.D., William Crump, M.D. and Helen Li,M.D. 1997.

Publications

 

Telemedicine Screening of Glaucoma. Telemedicine Journal. Volume: 5 Issue 3: July 9, 2004.  Helen K. Li, M.D., Rosa. Tang, M.D., M.P.H., Katherine Oschner, M.D., Chris Koplos, O.D., James Grady, Dr. Ph., and William J. Crump, M.D.

 

Dr. Angela Christine Koplos, O.D.'s Practice location

Advanced Vision Solutions, PLLC

421 Executive Center Blvd B -
El Paso, Texas 79902
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New patients: 915-444-8458
Fax: 855-728-1614
http://www.advancedvisionsolutions.com/

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