College of Optometry

Keshia Elder, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Associate Clinical Professor

Dr. Keshia Elder is originally from Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Science Teaching: Mathematics.  While attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, Dr. Elder received a Health Professions Scholarship from the United States Navy. She graduated from UAB in 1998 with her Doctorate of Optometry and her Master of Science in Vision Science.  After graduation, Dr. Elder served five years in the Medical Service Corps in the United States Navy.

Dr. Elder has held several academic positions prior to joining the faculty at the University of Missouri at St. Louis College of Optometry.  At the UMSL College of Optometry, Dr. Elder teaches in the Foundations of Ocular and Systemic Disease and Management Course.  In addition, she is an attending at several community clinics.  Dr. Elder’s research interests include ocular manifestations of autoimmune disorders, the effect of various contact lens materials and corneal surgeries on dry eye syndrome and health disparities related to primary eye care.

Dr. Elder serves as the faculty advisor for the Gold Key Honor Society.  She is a member of the Admittance Committee and Education Quality Assurance Committee for the American Academy of Optometry and serves on the editorial board for Optometric Education.

College of Optometry
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121
Telephone: (314) 516-5812 Fax: (314) 516-5150
elderk@umsl.edu