Maggie Ho

Maggie Ho serves as Assistant Professor and Service Chief of Low Vision at Pacific University's College of Optometry, while also directing the Low Vision Clinic at the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver, WA. Her dual roles integrate clinical service with academic instruction, supervising optometry students in didactic lectures and patient care across diverse visual impairment cases.

Her educational journey includes:

• Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency, University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry (2019)
• Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry (2018)
• Master of Science, University of British Columbia (2014)
• Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia (2010)

Dr. Ho's clinical expertise centers on Low Vision Rehabilitation, amplified by her background in diabetes physiology and genetics research. Her work bridges optometric science with practical rehabilitation strategies for visually impaired patients, emphasizing community service and cross-cultural care through her fluency in Chinese. Current initiatives focus on advancing clinical protocols for low-vision patients while training future optometrists in specialized rehabilitation techniques.

Her accolades demonstrate sustained excellence:

• Pharmaceutical Sciences SSRP Award
• Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Award
• Pacific University Community Service Award
• Washington State School for the Blind Certificate of Appreciation (multiple consecutive years)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

Through consistent volunteer leadership at the Washington State School for the Blind, Dr. Ho mentors optometry students in clinical settings while developing community partnerships. Her clinical supervision spans hospital systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and nonprofit organizations, cultivating comprehensive patient care approaches. As Clinic Director, she oversees interdisciplinary teams providing specialized vision rehabilitation services to school-aged children and adult clients across the Pacific Northwest.