Dr. James Lee

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 258-1240
Accepts Medicare

Location

9320 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Ste. 255
Colorado Springs, CO 80924

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Diseases
Corneal Transplants
Refractive Surgery
Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty
Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
External Eye Diseases
Laser-Assisted Procedures
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About Me

Dr. James Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist practicing at Colorado Eye Institute. He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, with particular expertise in corneal conditions, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures. His clinical focus includes treating keratoconus, corneal transplants, and various external eye diseases using advanced surgical techniques.

Dr. Lee completed his medical education at the University of Illinois and underwent specialized training through a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at the University of Arizona. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and maintains active membership in several professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Lee has contributed to medical literature with articles on infectious disease, refractive surgery, and molecular biology.

As a pioneer in adopting new technologies, Dr. Lee was the first ophthalmologist in Colorado to implant the Panoptix lens and among the first to utilize the XEN Gel Stent. His approach focuses on utilizing the latest advancements in eye care to provide patients with effective treatment options for vision restoration and improvement.

Training

  • University of Arizona

    Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

    University of Arizona

    Fellowship
  • Loyola University

    Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology Internship

    Loyola University Chicago

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Cook County Hospital

    Residency
  • M.D

    University of Illinois

    Medical School
  • Johns Hopkins University

    B.S. in Biochemistry

    Johns Hopkins University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • First Place, State of Illinois, National Symposium for Academic Research

    National Symposium for Academic Research

  • First ophthalmologist in Colorado to implant the Panoptix lens

    Colorado Eye Institute

  • One of the first ophthalmologists in Colorado to implant the XEN Gel Stent

    Colorado Eye Institute

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
R1812