Dr. Kacey Gilford, OD

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Get to know Optometrist Dr. Kacey Gilford, who serves patients in Glendale, Arizona.

Dr. Gilford, a medical optometrist, is practicing for Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in the Glendale, Arizona location. She works closely with ophthalmology specialists to provide comprehensive eye care.  

A Southern California native, Dr. Gilford developed a passion for science and medicine at a young age. She pursued her academic journey at Santa Clara University, graduating in 2007 with an Undergraduate Degree in Biology/pre-medical sciences and General Business. Continuing her pursuit of excellence, she obtained her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2011. 

Following her optometry training at Berkeley, Dr. Gilford completed her residency at the VA Hospital in San Francisco with emphasis on primary eye care and ocular disease. During her residency training, she gained valuable experience in treating various ocular conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye care, macular degeneration, dry eye, and ocular surface disease, while also contributing to the care of veterans. From 2011 to 2013, she actively participated in grand rounds and glaucoma training at UC Berkeley, aiding California optometrists in obtaining glaucoma certification.

Taking a brief hiatus from clinical practice between 2014 and 2017, Dr. Gilford delved into the ophthalmic medical device industry, collaborating closely with cataract surgeons to optimize surgical outcomes for patients. Her experience in the field allows her to stay updated on cutting-edge cataract surgery technologies, enabling her to offer informed discussions on surgical options tailored to each patient’s ocular health needs. She seamlessly integrates her diverse background and knowledge into her current practice, ensuring the highest standard of care for her patients.

Committed to delivering exceptional eye care, Dr. Gilford holds the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (ABO). The ABO is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of healthcare through board certification of optometrists in the United States.

On a professional level, Dr. Gilford is an active member of the American Academy of Optometry and the Arizona Optometric Association.

Optometry is a health care profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities, as well as diagnosing and managing eye disease. Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary eye care through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases. Being a regulated profession, an optometrist’s scope of practice may differ depending on the location. Thus, disorders or diseases detected outside the treatment scope of optometry (i.e. those requiring certain surgical interventions) are referred out to relevant medical professionals for proper care, more commonly to ophthalmologists who are physicians that specialize in the tertiary medical and surgical care of the eye. Optometrists typically work closely together with other eye care professionals, such as ophthalmologists and opticians, to deliver quality and efficient eye care to the general public.

In her spare time, Dr. Gilford enjoys hiking in the beautiful terrain Arizona has to offer, spending time with her dogs, playing pickleball and soccer, as well as watching sports. Her favorite place to vacation is in Costa Rica. 

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