Allison A. Jensen

Allison A. Jensen, MD, serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, she is affiliated with GBMC (Greater Baltimore Medical Center) and maintains an active clinical and academic practice focused on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.

Education & Training

• Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship — University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (2000–2001)
• Ophthalmology Residency — Northwestern University, Chicago (1997–2000)
• Medicine Internship — St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York (1996–1997)
• MD — University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore (1992–1996)
• BA — Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio (1988–1992)

Research Interests

Dr. Jensen’s scholarly work centers on pediatric eye disease, particularly amblyopia and strabismus. She has contributed to large-scale randomized clinical trials comparing atropine penalization versus patching, investigated the structural effects of amblyopia on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, and explored quality-of-life burdens imposed by treatment regimens on children and parents alike. Additional interests encompass rare syndromic associations such as Aicardi syndrome, post-surgical strabismus following maxillectomy, and optimal timing of posterior capsule management in pediatric cataract surgery.

Publication Trends

Across more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles spanning 1992–2010, her research reflects a consistent emphasis on evidence-based outcomes in pediatric ophthalmology. Early work mapped neuroanatomical pathways in teleost models and HIV placental pathology, transitioning into clinically oriented trials led by the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. These studies collectively advance understanding of treatment efficacy, spontaneous resolution patterns, and psychosocial impact in pediatric eye care.

Scientific Awards & Honors

No specific awards are detailed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants

While individual mentees are not named, Dr. Jensen’s extensive collaboration with multi-center research consortia (e.g., PEDIG) indicates substantial involvement in mentoring trainees and coordinating clinical research protocols. Grant funding sources are not explicitly stated.

Laboratory & Clinical Teams

Her clinical base at GBMC and academic affiliation suggest participation in multidisciplinary pediatric ophthalmology teams, although explicit laboratory or team names are not provided.