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Charles Ho, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Diplomat, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
Dr. Ho's Specialties
About Dr. Ho
Dr. Charles Ho’s passion for eye surgery began in college. While starting as an engineering student, he chose to extern at Johnson & Johnson’s IOLAB. There, he helped develop two significant pieces of ophthalmology surgery equipment: 1) a pressure feedback box to improve cataract surgery fluid dynamics, and 2) a fiber optic module for retina surgery. “During that time, I developed a profound passion for eye surgery,” Dr. Ho recalls. “I would spend all day excitedly watching the surgeon visitors doing surgery in the wet lab.” Proud of his Chinese heritage, Dr. Ho combines Eastern medicine philosophy to his Western medicine education – and treats the entirety of the patient, not just the eyes. Dr. Ho began his practice at Marietta Eye Clinic in 2001 and has concentrated on transforming his patient care into a team approach. He now focuses on surgery and oversees a care team to ensure patients receive the same quality care that he has provided over the past 20 years at Marietta Eye Clinic. “With this approach, I rely on other specialists who can continue that care as part of a team,” Dr. Ho explains.
Education & Training
- 1998 – Fellowship in Adult Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois, Chicago Eye and Ear Infirmary.
- 1997 – Residency in Ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
- 1994 – Internship at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine.
- 1993 – Medical Degree (MD) from Hahnemann University School of Medicine.
- 1989 – B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University.
Organizations
- Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Active member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Active member of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology
Specialties
Cataract Surgeon – Dr. Ho has a degree in electrical and computer engineering and worked in biotechnology, developing cataract surgery equipment. Dr. Ho designed ultrasound phaco-emulsification and fiber optic test equipment. He also developed phaco-emulsification hand-piece designs used for cataract surgery.
Dr. Ho has over 24 years of cataract and strabismus surgery experience. He continues to learn the newest applications of technology to benefit patient surgical outcomes.
Dr. Ho is experienced in fixing adult strabismus that has undergone previous surgeries with scarring and poor outcomes.
Dr. Ho focuses his pediatric expertise on patients with complex vision problems, prism treatment, and surgical needs.
Qualifications
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Diplomat, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Georgia Medical License
- Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
- Dr. Ho has performed thousands of surgeries and is able to perform surgery on medically sick patients whose condition requires a hospital-based surgery rather than an outpatient surgery.
More About Charles Ho, M.D.
- Georgia Lion’s Foundation Charity Surgery – donates surgical services in support of this foundation.
- EyeCare of America – donates surgical services in support of this charitable organization.
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