Mary A. O'Hara, M.D.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. O'Hara's philosophy of care is to make sure that patients and their families are treated with respect, all aspects of care are explained to families, and their input is elicited.

Title:

Professor

Specialty:

Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology

Center/Program Affiliation:

Eye Center, UC Davis Children's Hospital

Address:

Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St., Suite 2400
Sacramento, CA 95817

Alternate Address:

Ophthalmology Clinic
77 Cadillac Dr., Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825

Phone:

(916) 734-6818

Education:

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, Maryland
M.D. 1981

Columbia University
New York City, New York
Pre-Med 1976

Fordham University
Bronx, New York
B.S. 1974

Internships:

Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, Texas
1982

Residency:

Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, Texas
1982-1985

Fellowships:

Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1988-1989
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Board Certifications:

American Board of Ophthalmology, 1986
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1982

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association for Pediatrics Ophthalmology and Strabismus
American College of Surgeons
California Medical Association
Fordham Alumni Association
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
Society of Military Ophthalmologists
Women in Opthalmology

Honors and Awards:

Cold War Service Medal, 2001
Army Superior Unit Award, 1993
National Defense Service Ribbon, 1991
Military Outstanding volunteer service medal, 1989
Meritorious Service Medal, 1988
Army Service Ribbon, 1981

Select Recent Publications:

Huang C, O'Hara M, Mannis MJ: Primary Pediatric Keratoplasty: Indications and Outcomes, Cornea 28(9):1003-1008, 2009.

Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. The Relationship Between Preoperative Alignment Stability and Postoperative Motor Outcomes in Children with Esotropia. JAAPOS 13(4):335-8,2009.

Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Repeat Probing for Treatment of Persistent Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. JAAPOS 13(3):306-7,2009.

Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Balloon Catheter Dilation and Nasolacrimal Duct Intubation for Treatment of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction after Failed Probing. Arch Ophthalmol 127(5):633-639, May 2009.

Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Interobserver Reliability of the Prism and Alternate Cover Test in Children with Esotropia. Arch Ophthalmol 127(1):59-65, Jan 2009.

Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Instability of Ocular Alignment in Childhood Esotropia. Ophthalmology 115(12):2266-2274, Dec 2008.

Metzler H, O'Hara MA: Ophthalmic Personnel Respond to Global Eye Health Needs. Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology [Online] Available:http://www.atpo.org/Education/Continuing_ Education_Articles

Huang M, Lloyd WC, O'Hara M: Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia:An Unusual Presentation in a Child. JAAPOS, 12(3):302-304, Jun, 2008.

Goff MJ, Suhr AW, Ward JA, Croley JK, O'Hara MA: Effect of Adult Strabismus on Ratings of Official Army Photographs, JAAPOS, 2006.

Kelly P, O'Hara MA, Bishop J, Brenner R, Doe E: Flammability of Common Ocular Lubricants in an Oxygen-Rich environment. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice, 31(6):291-293, November 2005.

To see if Mary A. O'Hara is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call (800) 2-UC DAVIS.