Jeffrey Olson, MD

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (1999)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Virginia (VA) (1993)
Internship
  • Marshfield Clinic-St Joseph's Hospital Program (2000)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Ophthalmology (2003)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery (2004)
Languages
English
Department
Ophthalmology

Recognitions

  • Honor Award, American Society of Retinal Specialists (2014)
  • Research Incentive Award in Retina , PanAmerican Ophthalmological Foundation (2013)
  • Inventor of the Year, University of Colorado (2012)
  • Film Festival Award Winner, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2012)
  • Rhett Buckler Film Festival Award, American Society of Retinal Specialists (2012)
  • Rhett Buckler Film Festival Award, American Society of Retinal Specialists (2011)
  • Team Science Award, Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute (2010)
  • Academic Teaching Award, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado (2007)

Publications

  • Xu L, Prentice JR, Velez-Montoya R, Sinha A, Barakat MR, Gupta A, Lowenthal R, Khanani AM, Kaiser PK, Heier JS, Jones A, Morgenstern JL, Strong Caldwell A, Mueller N, Quiroz-Mercado H, Huvard M, Olson JL, Bhatt R, Bhandari R. Bispecific VEGF-A and Angiopoietin-2 Antagonist RO-101 Preclinical Efficacy in Model of Neovascular Eye Disease. Ophthalmol Sci. 2024 Jul-Aug;4(4):100467. PubMed PMID: 38591047
  • Jones AA, Morgenstern JL, Mandair D, Pedler MG, Olson JL. EFFICACY OF INTRAVITREAL AFLIBERCEPT INJECTIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF IDIOPATHIC RETINAL VASCULITIS, ANEURYSMS, AND NEURORETINITIS SYNDROME. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2022 Jul 1;16(4):515-519. PubMed PMID: 32541433
  • Olson JL, Velez-Montoya R, Mackin A, Manoharan N, Mueller N, Erlanger M. Vitreous protein binding with nanopore dialysis membrane device. Biomed Microdevices. 2020 Jul 4;22(3):46. PubMed PMID: 32623529
  • Jones AA, Morgenstern JL, Mandair D, Pedler MG, Olson JL. Efficacy of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injections in the Treatment of Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysms and Neuroretinitis Syndrome. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2020 Jun 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32541433
  • Strong A, Huvard M, Olson JL, Mark T, Capitena Young C. Daratumumab-induced Choroidal Effusion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2020 Dec;20(12):e994-e997. PubMed PMID: 33067143

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Member
  • American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), Member
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member
  • Colorado Society of Eye Physicians (CSEPS), Member

Practice Locations

Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
1-888-336-8262

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

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2006, 2016)
  • Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Specialized Training (2004)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision - Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - Macular Degeneration
  • Eyes and Vision - Retinal Detachment
  • Eyes and Vision - Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Endocrine System (Hormones) - Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Endocrine System (Hormones)
  • Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
  • Surgery
Clinical Interests
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.

Public Speaking
Yes