Dr. Monica Kalia received her Bachelors of Science degree from University of Indianapolis. In 2010, she received her Doctorate of Optometry from the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. Prior to graduation, she completed clinical rotations at Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Indianapolis, Dayton VAMC, and Aran Eye Associates in Miami, FL. After graduation, Dr. Kalia continued her training at Indiana University completing a rigorous one-year combined residency in Family Practice and Pediatric Eye Care. Prior to joining Talley Eye Institute, she worked at an ophthalmology practice in central Illinois. Dr. Kalia is an experienced optometrist with an energetic passion for helping patients see the world clearly. As an optometrist, she provides non-surgical diagnostic and therapeutic care of the eye including medical eye examinations for diabetes, pre and post operative cataract care, treatment of minor eye injuries including foreign body removal, and comprehensive eye examinations. Dr. Kalia is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a member of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Kalia lives in Evansville with her husband and two children. Dr. Kalia is on the board of directors at the Children's Museum of Evansville in the education committee. In her spare time when she is not seeing patients, she enjoys running, traveling, and cheering on IU basketball!