Lauren Costin, OD, FAAO

Consultative Optometry, Ocular Disease Management

Dr. Costin was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She went to The Ohio State University and graduated with a degree in Chemistry. Immediately after undergrad, she attended The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Shortly after graduation, she packed up and headed west to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she worked at the Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center to earn her residency in ocular disease. She has been a medical optometrist for 15 years, focusing on pre and post operative care, glaucoma and retinal care. Outside of work, she loves to be with her rescue dogs, cats, and tortoise (Gary!). She enjoys long distance cycling with her husband and will be attempting her first century ride this fall.

Education

  • Residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care at Albuquerque VA
  • The Ohio State University, Doctor of Optometry
  • The Ohio State University, Bachelor of the Arts with a Major in Chemistry

Affiliations

  • Colorado Optometric Association
  • American Optometric Association
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry