Sonia Kelley
O.D., M.S., Senior Medical Editor

Areas of Expertise & Interest
Low-vision rehabilitation, ocular disease, myopia control

Education
B.S. (with Honors), Biology, The Ohio State University
M.S. Vision Science, The Ohio State University College of Optometry
O.D. (with Honors), The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Residency in Vision Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University College of Optometry

Licenses & Certifications
Therapeutic optometrist license in Ohio - OPT.005216 (OH)

About Dr. Kelley

Award-winning author Dr. Sonia Kelley, has written, edited and medically reviewed nearly one thousand articles and infographics about the eye and eye care. Her articles have earned national recognition, winning multiple honors from the Digital Health Media Awards and the Mature Media Awards.

Throughout her 20 years working in eye care, Dr. Kelley has practiced in primary care optometry as well as low-vision rehabilitation. She graduated with honors from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in English literature.

Dr. Kelley went on to graduate with honors from The Ohio State University College of Optometry, receiving her Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in vision science.

Following graduation, Dr. Kelley’s interest in low vision led her to complete a residency in vision rehabilitation at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Kelley’s award-winning work includes:

Digital Health Awards (2023)
Are eye exams just as important as other health exams?
What your eye doctor can tell about your heart health

Mature Media Awards (2023 and 2024)
A guide to vision changes that can occur after a stroke
What is geographic atrophy?