Mary Louise Collins

Mary Louise Collins is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the field of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Her work spans clinical research, education, and patient care.

Education:

• 1982: B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park
• 1984: M.S. in Microbiology, University of Maryland, Baltimore
• 1988: M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine
• 1988-1989: Internship in Internal Medicine, Union Memorial Hospital
• 1989-1992: Residency in Ophthalmology, Wills Eye Hospital
• 1992-1993: Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Children's National Medical Center

Research Interests: Mary Louise Collins specializes in pediatric eye diseases, particularly amblyopia, strabismus, and congenital ocular disorders. She has contributed to clinical trials on amblyopia treatments (atropine, patching, Bangerter filters) and studies on nasolacrimal duct obstruction and adult strabismus. Her work emphasizes evidence-based interventions and quality of life assessments in pediatric ophthalmology.

Clinical Trials and Leadership: She serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) site within the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (2000–present). Her leadership roles include trials such as Amblyopia Treatment Studies #1,3,5,7,10,15,18, Congenital Esotropia Observation Study, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Study, Hyperopia Treatment Study, and Adult Strabismus Update.