Lori M. Dao, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismologist

Dr. Lori M. Dao, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2001 from Texas Christian University and completed her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2006. Following medical school, she completed a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern where she was recognized as “Superb Clinical Teacher.” She finished fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Dao is board certified in ophthalmology.
Dr. Lori M. Dao serves on the Board of Directors of the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, is involved in clinical research, and has authored several articles. She is a clinical assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical School and is a member of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Texas Ophthalmology Association, Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Dao enjoys spending time with her husband Vuong, a pediatrician, and their daughters Elizabeth, Isabella, and Lydia.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lori M. Dao, contact either the Dallas office or the Plano office.
Curriculum Vitae
Lori M. Dao, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismologist
ABC Eyes – Pediatric Ophthalmology Plano Office
6000 W Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 130
Plano, TX 75024
ABC Eyes – Pediatric Ophthalmology Grapevine Office
1643 Lancaster Drive, Suite 306
Grapevine, TX 76051
ABC Eyes – Pediatric Ophthalmology Dallas Office
7150 Greenville Avenue, Suite 305
Dallas, Texas 75231
Education
Education
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, TX 2010-2011
Residency in Ophthalmology
- Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX, 2007-2010
Internship/Emergency Medicine
- Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX, 2006-2007
Doctor of Medicine
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 06/2006
Bachelor of Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Magna Cum Laude, Texas Christian University – 2001
Professional Experience & Memberships
Professional Experience & Memberships
Professional Experience
- Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismologist with ABC Eyes, Pediatric Ophthalmology, PA 2015 – current
- Associate Physician with David Stager Jr., Plano, TX, 2011-2015
- Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology President 2020-2021
- Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology Vice President 2019-2020
- Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology Program Chair/Secretary/Treasurer 2018-2019
- American Board of Ophthalmology Oral Board Examiner 2022
- UT Southwestern Adjunct Faculty 2011-current
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
- Texas Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Texas Ophthalmological Association
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
Honors & Awards
Honors and Awards
- Dallas Magazine D Best 2016-2021
- Board Member Retina Foundation of the Southwest 2015
- Outstanding Service Award
- UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology 2014-2015
- The Leading Physicians of the World 2015
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
- Recognized as “Superb Clinical Teacher” by the medical students 2007
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Texas Christian University
- Chancellor’s List
- TCU Scholar
- Alpha Lambda Delta
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
- Dean’s List, 1997-2001
Bibliography
Bibliography
Publications/Presentations
- Binocular iPad treatment for amblyopia in preschool children. Birch EE, Li SL, Jost RM, Morale SE, De La Cruz A, Stager DR Jr, Dao LM, Stager DR Sr. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 19 (1): 6-11. February 2015.
- Beyond Screening for Risk Factors: Objective Detection of Strabismus and Amblyopia. Jost RM, Yanni SE, Beauchamp CL, Stager DR Sr, Stager DR Jr, Dao LM, Birch EE. JAMA Ophthalmology 2014:132 (7):814-820
- Binocular iPad treatment of amblyopia leads to lasting improvement of visual acuity. Li SL, Jost RM, Morale SE, Stager DR Sr, Dao LM, Stager DR Jr, Birch EE. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 55:816, April 2014.
- Binocular iPad treatment for amblyopia in preschool children. Birch EE, Li SL, Jost RM, Subramanian V, Morale SE, Stager DR Jr, Dao LM, Stager DR Sr. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 18 (4): e1-e2. August 2014
- Outcome of Open Globe Ocular Injuries in Children from 2000-2007. Dao LM, Wang X, Weakley D Jr, Lieu P. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 14 (1): e14. February 2010.
- Outcomes of Open Globe Ocular Injuries in Children from 2000-2009 at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Dao LM, Wang X, Weakley D Jr, Lieu P. Poster at AAPOS 4/2010
- Limbal Relaxing Incisions at the time of apodized diffractive multifocal intraocular lens implantation to reduce astigmatism with or without subsequent laser in situ keratomileusis. Muftuoglu O, Dao LM, Cavanagh HD, McCulley JP, Bowman RW.
- Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery March 2010. Apodized diffractive intraocular lens implantation after laser in situ keratomileusis with or without subsequent excimer laser enhancement. Muftuoglu O, Dao LM, Mootha VV, Verity SM, Bowman RW, Cavanagh HD, McCulley JP. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery November 2010
POSTERS
- Severe Early-onset LCA-like Retinal Dystrophy due to Compound Heterozygous PRPH2 Mutations. Wheaton DKH, Webb-Jones K, Bowne SJ, Sullivan LS, Daiger SP, Chen R, Felius J, Birch DG, Dao LM, Scheuerle AE. ARVO 2015
- Outcomes of Open Globe Ocular Injuries in Children from 2000-2009 at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Dao LM, Wang X, Weakley D Jr, Lieu P. AAPOS 4/2010
- Long Term Visual and Refractive Outcomes of Apodized Diffractive Multifocal IOL. Dao LM, Muftuoglu O, Verity SM, Mootha VV, Cavanagh HD, McCulley JP, Bowman RW. ASCRS 4/2009
- Legal Blindness Among Vietnam, Gulf (Desert Storm), Afghanistan, and Iraq War Veterans. Dao LM, Sullivan B, Whitson J., ARVO 5/2009
ABC Eyes
Dallas Office 214-369-6434
Grapevine Office 817-329-5433
Plano Office 972-797-1200