Dr. Christina McKenna

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Charlottesville, VA

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Evaluation and Surgery
Specialty Vision and Lens Optimization
Management of Age-Related Vision Changes
Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Eye Diseases
Pre- and Postoperative Cataract Care
Comprehensive Adult Eye Exams

Meet Dr. Christina McKenna

About Me

Dr. Christina McKenna is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataract and specialty vision services. She earned her BA from the University of Miami, completed a post-baccalaureate program at the University of Michigan, and received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia. She completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Virginia, where she was awarded the UVA Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador and the Residency Teaching Award.

Dr. McKenna is deeply passionate about ophthalmology, blending her lifelong curiosity about the eye with a commitment to helping patients preserve and enhance their vision. At Vistar Eye Center, she evaluates and treats a wide range of eye conditions and offers modern cataract surgery tailored to patients’ visual needs and lifestyles. Whether performing routine vision corrections or tackling complex, sight-saving surgeries, she brings the same level of care and expertise to every case. She is known for listening carefully, answering questions in plain language, and helping patients feel comfortable with their treatment decisions.

Outside of work, Dr. McKenna enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and twin boys—biking, fishing, and hiking. With a background in fine arts, she also loves photography and pottery as creative outlets. She discovered Virginia when she moved here for medical school and has called it home ever since.

Training

  • University of Virginia

    Ophthalmology

    University of Virginia

    Residency
  • University of Virginia

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    University of Virginia

    Medical School
  • University of Miami

    BA

    University of Miami

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • UVA Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador

    University of Virginia

  • Residency Teaching Award

    University of Virginia

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
VA
License Numbers
0101279140

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