Dr. Marisa Atria Kruger has been practicing behavioral optometry since her graduation from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1989. In addition to private practice, Dr. Kruger has also been the Director of Vision Training at the Colorado Optometric Center for five years.

Her interest in the relationship between vision and learning has taken the form of in-school vision programs, school screenings, consulting with Special Education teams and volunteer tutoring for young readers.

Dr. Kruger was the President of the Vision & Learning Forum, a non-profit organization that promotes a multidisciplinary approach to solving learning problems.

Dr. Kruger is a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision development and was awarded the Colorado Optometrist of the Year in 2001. Dr. Kruger received the A.M. Skeffington Award for Excellence in Visual Therapy in 1989.

Dr. Kruger was an adjunct professor at Pacific University College of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry and University of Houston College of Optometry.

Dr. Kruger has served as expert witness in court trial on behalf of patients and also as independent evaluator for patients and insurance companies in dispute.

As a member of Lions in Sight, Dr. Kruger volunteers to bring visual examinations and glasses to under-privileged communities in Mexico and Bolivia.

Dr. Kruger is certified in classical homeopathy. Her private optometric practice adds homeopathy to the traditional tools available to optometrists.