DR. KELSEA SKIDMORE, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS
DR. KELSEA SKIDMORE, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS
Therapeutic Optometrist | Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Kelsea Skidmore is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist at Berkeley Eye Center’s Memorial location, providing routine and medical eye care with a primary focus on specialty contact lenses and pediatric myopia management. Since joining the practice in 2021, she has combined her deep clinical passion with a research-driven approach to treat patients with complex ocular conditions.
A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry, Dr. Skidmore holds both a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Master of Science in Vision Science. Her academic career was distinguished by multiple Clinical Letters of Excellence and induction into the Gold Key International Honor Society and Beta Sigma Kappa. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas, where she competed as a member of the Razorback swim team.
What sets Dr. Skidmore apart is her decade of experience in fitting customized scleral lenses for patients with irregular corneas, corneal transplants, and post-surgical complications. She is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), where she serves on the board and regularly lectures at the Global Specialty Contact Lens Symposium to teach other doctors proper fitting techniques. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Houston, conducting multi-center research on contact lens safety and incidence rates of complications.
Outside of the office, Dr. Skidmore serves on the board of the Harris County Optometric Association. She remains an avid swimmer and enjoys yoga, gym workouts, and traveling to the beach.
Specialties & Services
Dr. Skidmore provides advanced optometric care with a focus on custom solutions for complex eyes. She specializes in:
- Custom Scleral & Specialty Contact Lens Fittings — Expert fitting for patients with keratoconus, corneal transplants, severe scarring, and dry eye using a mix of topography scans and diagnostic lenses.
- Myopia Management — Specialized strategies, including orthokeratology and research-backed treatments, to manage nearsightedness in children.
- Ocular Surface Disease & Dry Eye — Advanced diagnosis and management of severe dry eye and complex surface conditions.
- Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management — Comprehensive medical care, including visual field testing, gonioscopy, and medical management.
- Medical Eye Care — Diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal pathology.
- Surgical Co-Management — Comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care for LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgery patients.
- Emergency Eye Care — Urgent care for eye injuries, infections, and other acute conditions.
Office Location – Schedule an Appointment
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Memorial
Address: 8731 Katy Frwy. #300, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 827-8311
Accepted Insurance Plans:
Dr. Skidmore 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, Therapeutic Optometrist & Optometric Glaucoma Specialist | 2021 – Present
- University of Houston College of Optometry, Adjunct Faculty & Research Staff | 2018 – Present
- Vision Source Baytown, Optometrist | 2020 – 2021
- Family Vision Solutions, Optometrist | 2017 – 2020
Education & Training
- Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) & M.S. in Vision Science, 2017
- Undergraduate: University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2012
Certifications & Fellowships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
- Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS)
- Therapeutic Optometrist — Texas
- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
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Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
- Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) – Board Member
- Texas Optometric Association (TOA)
- Harris County Optometric Society (HCOS) – Board Member
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
Last Updated: March 2026
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