DR. ELAINE STEFFENSEN, OD
DR. ELAINE STEFFENSEN, OD
Board Certified Therapeutic Optometrist | Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Elaine Steffensen is a Board Certified Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist providing routine and medical eye care at Berkeley Eye Center’s Memorial location. Since joining the practice in 2021, she has performed 17,000 comprehensive eye examinations and treated 25,000 patients. She specializes in the management of complex ocular disorders and custom specialty contact lens fittings.
A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry, Dr. Steffensen earned her Doctor of Optometry degree with high honors. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology and was a member of the James Scholar Honors Program. Following her doctoral studies, she completed a post-doctoral residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry.
Dr. Steffensen’s approach to patient care is focused on education and clear communication. When managing chronic ocular diseases, she focuses not only on treating the condition but also on helping patients understand their disease process so they feel truly engaged in their long-term care. She is proficient in Medical Spanish and is very comfortable providing specialized care to her Spanish-speaking patients.
Her clinical background includes extensive research on the use of multifocal soft contact lenses, which she has presented at the American Academy of Optometry. She has also been published in multiple journals. A dedicated educator, she has lectured on neuro-ophthalmic emergencies and retinal disorders and provided continuing education to local optometrists. Dr. Steffensen is an active member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association and remains committed to community outreach through programs like “See to Succeed.”
In her free time, Dr. Steffensen enjoys running, rooting for the Astros, listening to podcasts, trying new restaurants, and attending group fitness classes. Her favorite travel destinations include California, Hawaii, and her hometown of Chicago.
Specialties & Services
Dr. Steffensen provides comprehensive optometric care with specialized expertise in medical management and specialty lenses. She specializes in:
- Comprehensive Eye Examinations – Thorough vision and health assessments for patients of all ages.
- Ocular Disease Management – Diagnosis and treatment of complex disorders including cataracts, retinal disease, and amblyopia.
- Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management – Specialized medical care as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.
- Dry Eye Treatment – Dr. Steffensen takes a personalized, comprehensive approach by identifying and addressing the underlying cause rather than only treating symptoms. Management may include patient education, lifestyle/environmental modifications, prescription therapies, and maintenance plans tailored to the patient’s specific visual demands.
- Custom Specialty Contact Lens Fittings – Expert fitting of multifocal, scleral, toric (astigmatism), rigid gas permeable (hard lenses), and monovision contact lenses for irregular corneas and complex visual needs.
- Performance Vision Care – Personalized eye care for patients whose daily work, screen use, or hobbies place heavy demands on their vision.
- Emergency Eye Care – Urgent care for eye injuries, infections, and other acute ocular conditions.
- LASIK & Cataract Co-Management – Comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative surgical care.
- Neuro-Ophthalmic Assessment – Clinical experience in managing neuro-ophthalmic emergencies and disorders, including double vision.
- Myopia Management – Clinical expertise in myopia control, focusing on lowering the rate at which a child or teenager’s prescription increases.
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Memorial
Address: 8731 Katy Frwy. #300, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 827-8311
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Accepted Insurance Plans:
Dr. Steffensen accepts most major vision and medical insurance plans, including VSP, EyeMed, Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial carriers. View our full list of accepted plans →
Credentials & Professional Experience
Experience
- Berkeley Eye Center, Optometrist | 2021 – Present
- Fadel Eye Professionals, Optometrist | 2019 – 2021
- Lisa Phillip, Spectacle Frame Consultant | 2019
Education & Training
- Residency: University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, Primary Care & Ocular Disease, 2020 – 2021
- Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), Summa Cum Laude, 2019
- Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2014
Certifications
- Therapeutic Optometrist — Texas
- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
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Professional Affiliations
- Texas Optometric Association (TOA)
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society
Last Updated: May 2026
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