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Deidrie J Colter, OD

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My specialty:
Optometry

My provider affiliation:
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I speak: English

My gender: Female

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About me

I was born and raised in rural Idaho and worked on the family farm every summer. I got my undergraduate degree at the University of Idaho, went to Pacific University for optometry training, and did an internship in primary eye care, cornea and contact lenses, and ocular disease. I’m a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and received the Gas Permeable Lens Institute Award for Clinical Excellence. I also helped establish the first Contact Lens and Cornea Section (CLCS) Organization at Pacific University.

My parents taught me the value of hard work, and my husband has been by my side encouraging me to pursue my dreams. I’m grateful to all of these most special people for helping me get to where I am today.

 

Before moving to Hawaii, I practiced optometry in Oregon. During the cold winters my family and I often visited Hawaii. While here, I developed a love of the people, the culture, and the lifestyle. My husband also felt that our hearts belonged in the islands, and we were so happy to make our home on Maui.

About my practice

When I was 11 years old, I got my first pair of glasses. I was surprised by how comfortable I felt during my eye exam, as I was usually shy around doctors. I decided then and there that I would become an optometrist.
 

Over the years my passion for eye care continues to grow. I strive to make every eye exam I conduct as friendly and comforting as those I had in my childhood. Furthermore, as each patient is unique, some may need a more personalized or complex treatment plan. I want these folks to feel free to take whatever time is necessary to ask questions and share their concerns.
 

While I was in optometry school, my interests expanded to include myopia management (near-sightedness), dry eye, and scleral and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. To keep up-to-date with the latest developments in these fields, I attend optometry conferences, read journal articles, consult colleagues, and access online resources provided by optometry organizations such as the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, and the Scleral Lens Education Society.

How I thrive

My physical and emotional well-being are very important to me. I like the community support and camaraderie in a gym atmosphere and frequently challenge myself with weightlifting and endurance workouts. I delight in exploring the beautiful island of Maui via paddleboarding, scuba diving, and hiking with my husband and our dog. I also enjoy trying new restaurants and tasting the local cuisine. And when I have the opportunity, I still love to go skiing.

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My training, certifications & licensing

Professional school

Pacific University
Forest Grove , OR
University of Idaho
Moscow , ID

Joined Kaiser Permanente

2022

Provider ID

22572

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