Shaza Al-Holou, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Adult Strabismus Surgeon
Specializing in Pediatric Cataracts, Glaucoma & Comprehensive Pediatric Eye Care
Overview
Dr. Shaza Al-Holou is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon serving patients across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. She provides expert, compassionate care for a wide range of childhood eye conditions — from amblyopia and blocked tear ducts to complex surgical diseases.
Dr. Al-Holou specializes in pediatric cataract surgery, childhood glaucoma, and strabismus. Her training also includes pediatric uveitis and the diagnosis and treatment of genetic and systemic conditions that affect the eyes. She sees patients at Children’s Eye Care locations in Dearborn, Detroit, and West Bloomfield.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
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Pediatric Cataracts – diagnosis, surgical management, and long-term follow-up
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Pediatric Glaucoma – surgical and medical management of childhood glaucoma
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Strabismus (Eye Misalignment) – treatment in children and adults
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Pediatric Uveitis – inflammatory eye conditions in children
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Genetic & Systemic Disorders – managing eye complications from syndromes and systemic illnesses
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) – laser treatment and ongoing care for premature infants
Academic Leadership & Teaching
Dr. Al-Holou is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Wayne State University, where she actively trains pediatric ophthalmology fellows and ophthalmology residents from:
She is a member of:
Dr. Al-Holou also contributes nationally through her work on various AAPOS committees.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Al-Holou believes every child deserves expert medical care delivered with dignity, kindness, and respect. She provides thoughtful, personalized treatment for children and their families and is deeply committed to equity in access to pediatric eye care.
“There’s a common misconception that pediatric ophthalmology is just about glasses or eye crossing. But we do everything, from cataract surgery in infants to glaucoma management in teens. Pediatric ophthalmology is full-spectrum care, and that’s what I love about it. It’s fun, it’s challenging — and it’s incredibly rewarding. When we do our job well, we preserve vision for a lifetime.”
Languages Spoken
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English (Fluent)
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Arabic (Fluent)
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Spanish (Intermediate)
Outside the Clinic
In her free time, Dr. Al-Holou enjoys hiking and bird-watching with her husband, baking Middle Eastern pastries, and being very involved in her local public library.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Degree
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Medical School
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Ophthalmology Residency
Truhlsen Eye Institute,Omaha,NE
Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
