Lori Ann Kehler, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Pediatrics, Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs

Education

O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
B.S., Stetson University

Board Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Optometry

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
Tennessee Chapter, American Academy of Optometry
Cumberland Pediatric Foundation
International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group

Honors & Awards

Jean Ewing Love and James Randle Love Directorship in Ophthalmology
VUMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Pediatric optometry, including the treatment of amblyopia and non-surgical strabismus
Pediatric low vision

Research Interests

Myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus
Pediatric low vision

Background

Dr. Kehler's area of focus is primary eye care for children. Dr. Kehler provides comprehensive pediatric eye exams at the Tennessee Lions Eye Center at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is the Principal Investigator for Project PAVE (Providing Access to the Visual Environment), a multidisciplinary program providing comprehensive low vision care for Tennessee students. She is also an active member of the NEI-funded Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group and serves as Protocol Co-Chair for MTS2 (Myopia Treatment Study 2.)