Meet Dr. Leigha M. Nielsen! Originally from Texas, Dr. Nielsen is excited to be working as a fill-in doctor at Boulder Valley Vision Therapy as a new resident of Colorado. She brings over a decade of experience as a developmental optometrist, specializing in neuro-optometry and vision therapy. After graduating with honors from the University of Houston College of Optometry, she founded High5 Vision in Texas, where she built a thriving practice focused on vision development and education.
Dr. Nielsen is a fellow of the Optometric Vision Development & Rehabiliation Association and holds memberships in several professional associations, including the American and Texas Optometric Associations and the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association. She provides comprehensive eye care for all ages, with expertise in specialty contact lenses, amblyopia, strabismus, brain injury, and pediatric vision development.
Passionate about community and family, Dr. Nielsen is often found volunteering in schools, helping with vision screenings, or playing tennis. She’s dedicated to helping patients understand their vision and takes the time to explain exam results, treatment options, and answer questions.
She looks forward to welcoming you to the practice and partnering with you in your eye health journey!
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