Kathryn Deliso, OD, FAAO
Associate Professor of Low Vision & Rehabilitation Services, Director of Externships
School
School of Optometry
Department
School of Optometry
Office Location
LINC 210E
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 774.243.3476
About
Originally from the mountains of Colorado, Dr. Kate Deliso moved to Massachusetts to study at Wheaton College. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she completed her optometric education at the New England College of Optometry, followed by specialty training and vision rehabilitation in Fairfax, Virginia.
As the Chief of Vision Rehabilitation, Dr. Deliso brings extensive knowledge to the School of Optometry at MCPHS, including expertise in vision rehabilitation for patients experiencing vision loss due to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and neurologic and genetic conditions. Her research interests include advanced ocular disease, inherited retinal disease, and neurorehabilitation. Dr. Deliso is passionate about the benefits of a comprehensive low vision program and is committed to promoting a collaborative approach to best address the needs of the visually impaired.
As the Chief of Vision Rehabilitation, Dr. Deliso brings extensive knowledge to the School of Optometry at MCPHS, including expertise in vision rehabilitation for patients experiencing vision loss due to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and neurologic and genetic conditions. Her research interests include advanced ocular disease, inherited retinal disease, and neurorehabilitation. Dr. Deliso is passionate about the benefits of a comprehensive low vision program and is committed to promoting a collaborative approach to best address the needs of the visually impaired.
Education
- B.A., Wheaton College Norton, MA
- O.D., New England College of Optometry Boston, MA
- Vision Rehabilitation Residency, Inova Fairfax Hospital Fairfax, VA
- Fellowship, American Academy of Optometry
Research Interests
- Vision Rehabilitation
- Advanced
- Ocular Disease
- Systemic Disease
- Inherited Retinal Disease
- Neurologic Vision Loss
- Site Coordinator:
Management of Blepharoptosis with Neodymium Magnet Systems: The Boston Blink-netic Project, Clinical Recruitment Site Affiliate. Houston, K. NIH/NEI R01 Grant Project #5R01EY029437-02. https://grantome.com/grant/NIH/R01-EY029437-02. - Site Coordinator:
Randomized Controlled Multicenter Clinical Trial of Multi-Periscopic Prism Glasses for Homonymous Hemianopia, Clinical Recruitment Site Affiliate, NIH-NEI National Eye Institute. Peli, E. Protocol #: 2021P003649
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Optometric Association, Member 2008-current
LinkVision Rehabilitation Subcommittee member
LinkMassachusetts Society of Optometrists, Member 2012-current
LinkEducation
- B.A., Wheaton College Norton, MA
- O.D., New England College of Optometry Boston, MA
- Vision Rehabilitation Residency, Inova Fairfax Hospital Fairfax, VA
- Fellowship, American Academy of Optometry
Research Interests
- Vision Rehabilitation
- Advanced
- Ocular Disease
- Systemic Disease
- Inherited Retinal Disease
- Neurologic Vision Loss
- Site Coordinator:
Management of Blepharoptosis with Neodymium Magnet Systems: The Boston Blink-netic Project, Clinical Recruitment Site Affiliate. Houston, K. NIH/NEI R01 Grant Project #5R01EY029437-02. https://grantome.com/grant/NIH/R01-EY029437-02. - Site Coordinator:
Randomized Controlled Multicenter Clinical Trial of Multi-Periscopic Prism Glasses for Homonymous Hemianopia, Clinical Recruitment Site Affiliate, NIH-NEI National Eye Institute. Peli, E. Protocol #: 2021P003649
Programs
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles:
- Kriebel, D. ScD; Sama, S. ScD; Daines, B. MD; Deliso, K. OD et al. Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: June 2020 - Volume 62 - Issue 6. (Pp 445-451.)
Book Chapters:
- Patterson, N. Deliso, K. Jamara, R. (2020). Chapter 4: Psychosocial Factors of Vision Loss. In: Low Vision Rehabilitation. (2nd Ed. Pp. 48-56). Ridgeview Publishing.
- Deliso, K, (2019). Ectropion, In: Clinical Cases in Eyecare, Rosenfield M, Lee EM, Goodwin D., (Pp.207-210). Wolters Kluwer.
- Deliso, K. (2019). Contact Lens Noncompliance: Therapeutic, In: Clinical Cases in Eyecare, Rosenfield M, Lee EM, Goodwin Dr, (193-195). Wolters Kluwer.
Other Articles and Publications:
- Deliso, K. “Low Vision Referral: The Standard of Care”. Worcester Medical Journal: Update on Ophthalmology; March/April 2019.
- Yood R, Mody E, Daines B, Deliso K, Candal E, Ramram A, Brimer S, Msallem A, Baitch L. (2021) Dark Adaptometry Screening for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy: A Pilot Study. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2021; 73 (suppl 10). https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/dark-adaptometry- screening-for-hydroxychloroquine-retinopathy-a-pilot-study/. American Rheumatology Association Meeting Poster Presentation. November 7, 2021.
- Baitch, L. Deliso, K. Yood, R MD. Daines, R. MD (2021) Dark Adaptometry Screening for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy: A Pilot Study. American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation. November 5, 2021.
- Franklin, A. Deliso, K. (2020) The Use of Watzke-Allen Test as a Predictor of Functional Vision Loss: A Case Study. American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation. October 8, 2020.
- Deliso, K. (2019). Spondylometaphyseal Dysplasia with Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Poster Presentation, American Optometric Association Meeting. St. Louis, MO.
Awards and Honors
- American Academy of Optometry Flom Leadership Program, 2022-2023
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, Future Faculty Program, Mentor
- American Academy of Optometry/ASCO Joint Workshop on Optometric Education Research, 2020
- Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society
More Affiliations
- Academy of Optometry, Member 2012-present
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Special Interest Groups (SIG): Low Vision Educators SIG, Member
- Neuro-Rehab Educators SIG, Member
- Interprofessional Education SIG, Member Externship Directors SIG, Member
- Subcommittee for Shared Sites Repository Residency Directors Group, Member
- Faculty Program Subcommittee (FFPS), Member