Dr. Shazia Ali

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Houston, TX

Dr. Shazia F. Ali is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in both pediatric ophthalmology/strabismus and cornea/external disease. She treats children and adults and has a particular interest in complex front-of-the-eye conditions, offering options that include cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, secondary lens implantation, and procedures to address strabismus, iris defects, and trauma. She speaks English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu and enjoys partnering with families to tailor care plans around each patient’s vision needs. Dr. Ali earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine, where she also completed ophthalmology residency and a pediatric ophthalmology/strabismus fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. She then completed a second fellowship in cornea and external disease at the Cizik Eye Center, UTHealth Houston. Her scholarly work spans pediatric cornea, cataract outcomes, and myopia management, and she has received research honors during training. Dr. Ali sees patients at multiple Kelsey-Seybold locations and welcomes new patients seeking comprehensive corneal and pediatric eye care.

Dr. Jara Crear

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Pearland, TX

Dr. Jara Crear is a fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist who also cares for adults with strabismus. Her practice spans the full range of children’s eye conditions, from amblyopia and nasolacrimal duct obstruction to pediatric cataracts and glaucoma, with both medical and surgical solutions tailored to each family’s needs. She is active in professional organizations and enjoys mentoring future ophthalmologists. Dr. Crear completed ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center after earning her M.D. from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She also completed dual undergraduate degrees at Brown in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. Her patient-care philosophy is attentive, personalized, and rooted in respect for each child’s background and needs.

Dr. Adam Cantor

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Houston, TX

Dr. Adam J. Cantor is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for children with the full spectrum of eye conditions and also treats adult strabismus. He enjoys partnering with families to explain diagnoses in clear language and to tailor treatment plans that fit each child’s needs—whether that means monitoring, glasses, patching, medications, or surgery. His clinic welcomes infants through teens, and he is committed to minimizing anxiety around eye exams, procedures, and the operating room. Dr. Cantor’s clinical and research interests span pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, ocular trauma, and strabismus in both children and adults. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine. After medical school and residency at Indiana University, he completed fellowship training in Comprehensive Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor. He has been recognized for teaching and humanism in medicine and enjoys collaborating with pediatricians, orthoptists, and therapists to support visual development.