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Michelle Dang Allotta, OD, MS, completed a dual-degree program at the University of Houston College of Optometry, earning her Doctor of Optometry and her Master of Science in 2023. She then completed a residency in Optometry at the Eye Center of Texas in 2024. Dr. Allotta joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2024.

For Dr. Allotta, the field of Optometry allows her to combine her passion for helping others with her love of engaging in highly technical work. She manages a wide array of eye conditions for her patients, including chronic conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye, to more acute problems, such as double vision, acute uveitis, corneal abrasions, and foreign body removals. She particularly enjoys treating dry eye, retinal conditions, and glaucoma. Dr. Allotta’s favorite part of practicing medicine is encountering challenging cases and then seeing a direct improvement in her patients’ quality of life.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: September 2024

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant, Cullen Foundation at University of Houston, 2022
  • Clinical Letter of Excellence, University of Houston, 2022
  • Student Fellowship, American Academy of Optometry, 2021
  • Clinical Letter of Excellence, University of Houston, 2021
  • Clinical Letter of Excellence, University of Houston, 2021
  • T35 Research Fellowship, National Eye Institute, 2020

Publications

Sun M, Moreno IY, Dang M, Coulson-Thomas VJ. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: What Have Animal Models Taught Us? Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Nov 21;21(22):8822. doi: 10.3390/ijms21228822. PMID: 33233466; PMCID: PMC7700490.

Research

Research Fellow for Coulson-Thomas Lab, May 2020 — Aug 2020, Houston, TX.

  • Supported by the NEI T35 Grant
  • Conducted research for M.S. thesis entitled "Hyaluronan in the Aging Lacrimal Gland"
  • Assist in conducting projects for lab including bio-tissue processing and imaging with stereomicroscopes

Hobbies & Interests

Dr. Allotta loves spending her free time with her husband, family, and friends. She also enjoys exploring restaurants in Houston, doing Pilates, and cooking.

Education

  • University of Houston, College of Optometry, 2023

Internship/Residency

  • Eye Center of Texas (2024)

Board Certifications

  • Texas Optometry Board - Optometry
Dr. Allotta is a member of the Harris County Optometric Society, American Optometry Association, and American Academy of Optometry.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-0000

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