Dr. Kolleen Rose was raised in Orange County, VA, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Hollins University. Dr. Rose pursued her doctorate training in Philadelphia, at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she earned her Doctorate in Optometry (OD). While in school, she also found a way to get involved in numerous clubs and organizations, building non-clinical skills, experiences, and relationships.
Dr. Rose has trained with specialists across the United States, ranging from private practice in Roanoke and the Salem Veteran Affairs Hospital, to as far away as the Native American IHS program in Fort Belknap, Montana. Dr. Rose particularly enjoyed her internship at the Feinbloom Low Vision Center, at Salus University, helping patients experiencing vision loss from conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, and more.
In her time away from the office, Dr. Rose enjoys gardening and reading, and she is always open to hear your reading suggestions!
What do you enjoy about someone being able to see clearly?
Vision is perhaps our most important sense! Clear, comfortable, stable vision is invaluable, and being able to help another person experience that is extremely rewarding. Helping my patients enjoy their lives more is immensely gratifying.
What do you enjoy about eye care technology & protecting patient health?
I enjoy being able to use a vast array of technology at Blacksburg Eye, not just to help detect and treat conditions, but to educate my patients and build a relationship. Being able to show patients imaging of what I’m looking at empowers them with the knowledge of how their ocular health is and how it can reflect their systemic health.
Anything else that you would like your patients to know?
I’m excited to be back in southwest Virginia! I am looking forward to being part of the Blacksburg community and seeing the wonderful people of the New River Valley - come by and say hello!