Allen C. Ho
Expertise in
27
conditions

Dr. Allen C. Ho

Ophthalmology
Jefferson Health
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
27
conditions
Jefferson Health
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Allen Ho is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 227 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians/Surgeons
Residency
Wills Eye Hosp (HOSP CLOSED 7/13/06-NOW SURGI CTR)
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NJ
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute
Hospital Affiliations
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ho has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinoblastoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

5 Clinical Trials

Phase I/IIa Dose Escalation Safety and Efficacy Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells Transplanted Subretinally in Patients With Advanced Dry-Form Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Geographic Atrophy)
Phase I/IIa Dose Escalation Safety and Efficacy Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells Transplanted Subretinally in Patients With Advanced Dry-Form Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Geographic Atrophy)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: OpRegen
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
New Enrollment Post-Approval Study of the Argus® II Retinal Prosthesis System
New Enrollment Post-Approval Study of the Argus® II Retinal Prosthesis System
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 23, 2021
A Double-Masked, Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Subjects With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (LIGHTSITE III)
A Double-Masked, Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Subjects With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (LIGHTSITE III)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Inflammasomes in Cell Death in Macular Hole, Epiretinal Membrane, and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Inflammasomes in Cell Death in Macular Hole, Epiretinal Membrane, and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 17, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure
Comparative Analysis of Three-dimensional Heads-up Display Surgical Platform to Standard Operating Microscope for Vitreoretinal Surgery
Comparative Analysis of Three-dimensional Heads-up Display Surgical Platform to Standard Operating Microscope for Vitreoretinal Surgery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 17, 2018
Intervention Type: Device
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226 Total Publications

Short-Term Changes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Injection of Pegcetacoplan.
Short-Term Changes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Injection of Pegcetacoplan.
Journal: Journal of vitreoretinal diseases
Published: November 17, 2025
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  • Elite
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    Elite
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    Elite
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  • Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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  • Retinal Detachment
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  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
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  • Vitrectomy
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  • Distinguished
  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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    Distinguished
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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  • Endophthalmitis
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  • Geographic Atrophy
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  • Nearsightedness
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  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Cataract
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    Advanced
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  • Cataract Removal
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    Advanced
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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    Advanced
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  • Cone Dystrophy
    Dr. Ho is
    Advanced
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
    Dr. Ho is
    Advanced
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  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Ho is
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  • Amblyopia
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  • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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  • Chalazion
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  • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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