About

Megan Collins, MD, is the Allan and Claire Jensen Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, including amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, vascular anomalies, and craniofacial malformations. Dr. Collins received her medical degree from the University of Chicago, where she also completed a fellowship in clinical medical ethics. After an internship in internal medicine at the University of Maryland, she returned to the University of Chicago for her residency in ophthalmology, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children.

Research topics

• Artificial Intelligence
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Computer Science
• Political Science
• Family medicine
• Psychology
• Physical therapy
• Surgery
• Process management
• Business

Selected publications

• Effectiveness of Corticosteroid-Sparing Topical Treatments for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Children

  Ophthalmology · 2026-03-09

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• Erratum to “An Analysis of Solicitations From Predatory Journals in Ophthalmology,” Am J Ophthalmol 2024; 264:216-223

  American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2025-06-24

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• Maximizing Parental Engagement in School‐Based Vision Programs

  Journal of School Health · 2025-04-29

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  The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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• Erratum to “An Analysis of Solicitations From Predatory Journals in Ophthalmology,” Am J Ophthalmol 2024; 264:216–223

  American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2025-05-02

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• Current status of school vision screening—rationale, models, impact and challenges: a review

  British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2025-06-25 · 6 citations

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  Uncorrected refractive error is the leading cause of vision impairment in children globally, and studies have demonstrated that spectacle correction addresses the large majority of childhood vision impairment. Furthermore, trial evidence illustrates the beneficial impact of spectacles on learning, with effect sizes exceeding that of other school health interventions. While it is established that good vision is important for learning and optimising childhood development and quality of life, many countries lack healthcare systems that provide vision screening or universal access to eyecare for all citizens. This review examined school vision screening across several regions/countries, focusing on conditions that should be targeted and the corresponding interventions. The range of international models, the status of global refractive service coverage and measures needed for improvement are discussed. Vision screening protocols need to effectively detect vision impairment, seamlessly connect with intervention services to deliver spectacles and signpost for future access to eyecare. Conditions which may not be treatable with spectacles alone, including amblyopia, strabismus and other ocular diseases, also warrant signposting for treatment. The vision community must unite to urge governments to invest in building service capacity; allocating the necessary resources and effectively developing public health systems to support vision screening and access to eyecare. Schools play a crucial role in enabling population-based vision screening and need to be supported with eyecare interventions and resources. This will ensure optimised approaches to correct avoidable vision loss and provide children with the educational and health outcomes they deserve.

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• Instrument-Based Screening for the Detection of Amblyopia and Amblyopia Risk Factors

  Ophthalmology · 2025-08-27 · 4 citations

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• The Impact of Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Delivered via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation · 2025-07-01

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  Objective: This research investigated the impact of delivery formats (in-person versus virtual (telehealth)) on the efficacy of evidence-based fall prevention programs (EBP). Methods: Participants (N = 251) completed 1 of 4 EBP in either a virtual (N = 95) or in-person (N = 156) group format. Pre- and post-outcome measures included a 30-second chair stand, Timed Up-and-Go (TUG), 4-stage balance, reported fall risks, and Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Results: Significant improvements were found in all measures except the FES-I for in-person groups and the TUG for Virtual Groups. Conclusion: Virtual and in-person EBP are equally effective and safe in decreasing fall risk.

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• Defining and measuring population-level amblyopia treatment outcomes: a proposal by the AAPOS Vision Screening and Research Committees

  Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 2025-05-29 · 2 citations

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• Practices of a United States school-based vision program in referring children to community eye care

  Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 2025-03-07 · 1 citations

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• Phased multimodal consent in a Baltimore school-based vision program: a novel approach

  Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 2025-09-27 · 1 citations

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Frequent coauthors

• David S. Friedman

  Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

  172 shared

• Michael X. Repka

  Johns Hopkins Medicine

  151 shared

• Xinxing Guo

  Johns Hopkins University

  122 shared

• Alyssa M. Kretz

  68 shared

• Hursuong Vongsachang

  Harvard University

  53 shared

• Ahmed F. Shakarchi

  51 shared

• Moneesha Rani Mukherjee

  Johns Hopkins University

  44 shared

• Amanda Inns

  41 shared