Yvonne Ou

MD

Ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist
Glaucoma and cataract surgeon, vision researcher

Dr. Yvonne Ou is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating glaucoma with medical, laser and surgical therapies. Her surgical expertise includes minimally invasive procedures, filtering surgery and drainage implant surgery. She also specializes in evaluating and treating cataracts, and she performs combined cataract and glaucoma surgery.

In research, Ou is particularly interested in understanding the degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (a kind of nerve cell) that occurs in glaucoma and how to restore vision by harnessing the eye's own ability to repair. She also designs new tests to improve glaucoma diagnosis and better monitor progression. She has received the Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant and the BrightFocus Foundation's Dr. Douglas H. Johnson Award for glaucoma research.

Ou enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision scientists. She is co-director of UCSF's glaucoma division and vice chair for postgraduate education in the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology.

In her free time, Ou likes to explore the outdoors with her husband and two young children.

  • Education

    Harvard Medical School, 2004

  • Residencies

    UCLA, Ophthalmology, 2008

  • Fellowships

    Duke University, Clinical Glaucoma, 2009

    Duke University, Research Glaucoma, 2010

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Mandarin

I enjoy the long-term bonds I form with patients and believe that we are a team working toward the goal of preserving and improving vision.

Conditions I specialize in

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    324 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 11, 2024
    The best!
    Dec 05, 2024
    Dr Ou is an expert in her field and she is one of the most professional and caring doctors I came across in my life
    Nov 08, 2024
    Dr. Ou is great. I would enthusiastically recommend her. My only reservation might be that it can be difficult to easily get a timely appointment.
    Nov 02, 2024
    Superb doctor-full of energy, thoughtful, smart
    Oct 30, 2024
    Dr. Oh, and the resident were first rate.
    Oct 23, 2024
    Dr Oh is fabulous! Articulate, intelligent, caring and totally engaged in her care giving.
    Oct 16, 2024
    Just speak a little slower
    Oct 12, 2024
    Dr. Ou and the team members made me feel at ease. Answered the questions I had and gave me a printout of the information I needed to discuss with my family members. Dr. Ou took her time to answer my question along with the questions my son and friend had.
    Sep 28, 2024
    Dr Ou is the best!
    Sep 20, 2024
    Dr. Ou is amazing and inspiring as both a researcher and a clinician.
    Sep 19, 2024
    The clinic was extremely busy but everything went well for me...
    Sep 04, 2024
    It's my first visit but Dr Ou is very busy bustling from one patient you the next. I did not understand the convo between her and Dr Patel except to request for prior records to see the progression of my condition..I should have asked but fid not think about it then as my concern is the eye itchiness for 4 months going
    Aug 07, 2024
    Very competent. Her new intern also very competent
    Jun 12, 2024
    Not sure if social services will contact me. Can't remember name of doc I need to see locally. Written info for me would have been helpful.
    Jun 06, 2024
    Dr. Ou was thorough. She spent a lot of time looking all over my eyes. She did use a lot of technical terminology but I do understand she was training/mentoring another Dr. Dr. Ou did speak rather fast but I was able to ask questions that I had. She explained my test results and what she would like for me to do before my next follow up appt.
    Jun 05, 2024
    Very good experience, the care provider was friendly, explained to me everything clearly and gave me clear answers to my questions.
    Jun 05, 2024
    I am grateful for all.
    May 20, 2024
    Dr Ou is always caring and kind.
    Apr 24, 2024
    Dr Ou is the best!
    Apr 04, 2024
    Very knowledgeable and friendly provider
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dr. Ou is an excellent physician.
    Dec 23, 2023
    Dr. Ou is an excellent physician.
    Dec 13, 2023
    The SLT procedure went very well.Dr Ou was excellent she explained every step during the procedure which alleviated any anxiety. She is the only ophthalmologist I would want to be seen by.
    Dec 08, 2023
    Dr Ou is the best Dr I have met tru my entire life. She is a true caring doctor. Wish we had many DRs like her.
    Nov 22, 2023
    DR OU is the BEST! She always listens to concerns and truly cares about the health of the patient.
    Nov 12, 2023
    Dr. Yvonne Ou is an excellent physician.
    Nov 08, 2023
    Excellent
    Oct 22, 2023
    Dr. Ou is an excellent physician.
    Oct 20, 2023
    The best!
    Oct 20, 2023
    I love Dr Ou. She is friendly, informational, and genuinely cares about my care. I would highly recommend her. She is wonderful.
    Oct 05, 2023
    Dr Ou is exemplary. Always attentive, taking in my updates and the test results, clearly explaining the key points of her assessment on my condition, and how do we move forward. She treats her patients with respect and empathy. And a great communicator.
    Oct 04, 2023
    Dr Ou is a blessing to have as my ophthalmologist. I have a PhD myself and to some extent understand when someone is good at their field ..she is exceptionally good. Also extremely polite and caring. I feel at ease because she is my Dr.
    Sep 29, 2023
    Dr. Ou is an excellent physician.
    Sep 29, 2023
    I am very glad to be a patient of Dr. Ou.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Thorough, smart, kind
    Sep 23, 2023
    Dr Ou is great!!! I feel fortunate to be in her care.
    Sep 17, 2023
    Dr. Ou took the necessary time to address my questions about cataracts.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Dr.Ou is a wonderful doctor. I am grateful to her for her professionalism and constant care for me.
    Aug 25, 2023
    The care provider was fantastic!
    Aug 18, 2023
    Dr. Ou is an amazing doctor.
    Jul 28, 2023
    It was a great experience.
    Jul 26, 2023
    Dr. Yvonne Ou is very good and I would highly recommend her.
    Jul 19, 2023
    Dr Ou is simply awesome!
    Jul 14, 2023
    The care provider was excellent, friendly, caring professional and skilled
    Jun 21, 2023
    Dr. Ou was, as usual, efficient, professional, knowledgeable and concerned about my issues. Her clinic is always so packed with patients waiting to be seen by her but somehow she manages to be so present and engaged with me each time. I feel so lucky to have her as my glaucoma specialist.
    Jun 07, 2023
    All medical personnel that I had contact with were prompt, professional, personable, and thorough.
    Jun 07, 2023
    Very pleased with approach and skills of Dr. Ou
    Jun 07, 2023
    Dr. Ou is a good doctor. She cares and listens. I feel the time I could have with her during appointments are always rushed and too fast paced. Sometimes I couldn't think of questions fast enough before the appointment is over. I think it's because she has so many patients lined up for her and she is too busy and stressed. I wish she had more days for clinic so that each patient could have more time to think and discuss with her.
    May 31, 2023
    Dr. Ou is one of the best MDs I have ever encountered
    May 17, 2023
    We still do not know why my mom lost peripheral vision. Build up on lens was addressed but we still do not have answers regarding glaucoma which is why we were seeing Dr. Ou in the first place.
    May 05, 2023
    DR OU is excellent....very caring and concerned about her patients!
    May 01, 2023
    Dr. Ou is great. I would recommend her, without reservation. My only concern would be whether a prospective patient would be able to obtain a timely appointment.
    Mar 08, 2023
    I would have been more comfortable with more information about when I would be able to resume normal activities and start wearing my contacts. Written information is always best for senior citizens.
    Feb 23, 2023
    I think Dr. Ou is a wonderful physician: she is smart, knowledgeable, skilled, and empathic. She instills great confidence.
    Feb 22, 2023
    Wonderful experience with everyone I encountered! Thank you!!

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