Areas of Expertise & Interest 

Low-vision rehabilitation, ocular disease 

Education

BS (with Honors), Biology, The Ohio State University

OD (with Honors), The Ohio State University College of Optometry

MS, Vision Science, 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, OD, MS, has written, edited and medically reviewed several hundred articles and infographics about the eye and eye disease. 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 conducted clinical research in visual acuity and 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, with additional training in ocular disease at the VA.

Dr. Kelley’s award-winning work includes:

• A guide to vision changes that can occur after a stroke
  
  
   
• What your eye doctor can tell about your heart health