Erica Volker

Dr. Erica Volker is an Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in comprehensive eye exams, spectacle corrections, and fitting specialty contact lenses for complex conditions such as keratoconus, post-refractive surgery, and pediatric aphakia. Her clinical practice emphasizes improving patient quality of life through advanced contact lens solutions. Dr. Volker earned her BA and OD from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed a residency in ocular disease at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (Molecular and Cell Biology), UC Berkeley (2004)
• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), UC Berkeley (2010)
• Residency in Ocular Disease, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2011)

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Volker’s expertise lies in specialty contact lens fitting for corneal irregularities (e.g., keratoconus, post-corneal graft) and refractive challenges. She advocates for personalized solutions to enhance ocular comfort and visual acuity. Her work with scleral lenses highlights innovative approaches to complex cases.

Awards & Recognition:

• Pursuing fellowship status with the American Academy of Optometry

Advising & Grants: No formal advisory roles or grants listed, but her clinical practice integrates evidence-based care and patient-centric innovation.

Labs & Teams: Not explicitly affiliated with named research labs, but collaborates within Yale’s Ophthalmology department on clinical care and specialty lens applications.