Dr. Kristine Elizabeth Traustason, MD

Dr. Kristine Traustason is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 25 years to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, building a strong foundation in eye care that has served her throughout her extensive career. Dr. Traustason is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of patients in their preferred language.

Dr. Traustason practices at Orion Eye Center in Bend, Oregon, and maintains an affiliation with Saint Charles Redmond. She specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, two of the most common vision concerns affecting adults. Her expertise extends to managing posterior vitreous detachment, a condition that can cause concerning visual symptoms. Dr. Traustason performs advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed assessments of eye health, and she offers anti-VEGF …treatments to help patients with certain retinal conditions maintain their sight.