Dr. Olivia Moharer

Ophthalmology

Little Rock, AR

Dr. Olivia Moharer is an ophthalmologist at Arkansas Children’s, where she cares for kids and teens with a wide range of eye conditions. She creates a calm, kid-friendly environment and takes time to explain each step of an exam so families know what to expect. Whether your child needs a first comprehensive eye evaluation or ongoing care for a known diagnosis, Dr. Moharer partners closely with parents and pediatricians to build a clear, practical plan that fits your family’s needs. Dr. Moharer completed medical school at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. In clinic and in the operating room, she collaborates with the Arkansas Children’s Eye Center team, offering both medical and surgical treatment options when appropriate. Her goal is straightforward: protect vision, support healthy development, and help children get back to doing what they love with comfortable, confident sight.

Dr. Ahmed Sallam

Ophthalmology

Little Rock, AR

Dr. Ahmed A. Sallam is a uveitis and retina specialist at the UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute. As Director of the Uveitis Service and an associate professor, he focuses on diagnosing and treating ocular inflammatory disease using the most up-to-date systemic and intraocular therapies. He also cares for surgical and medical diseases of the retina, including retinal detachment, macular disorders, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease. Dr. Sallam partners closely with patients and referring physicians to coordinate care for conditions that often intersect with systemic autoimmune or infectious disease. Dr. Sallam completed five years of advanced fellowship training in the UK, including uveitis/medical retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital and additional vitreoretinal surgery fellowships. He is board-certified through the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) and previously served as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon in the UK. An active educator and researcher, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presents regularly at national and international meetings. Patients describe his care as comprehensive and highly specialized, with clear communication about long-term disease control and vision goals.

Dr. Omar Solyman

Ophthalmology

Little Rock, AR

Dr. Omar Solyman is an ophthalmologist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock and Arkansas Children’s Northwest. He cares for infants, children, and adolescents with medical and surgical eye needs, from routine concerns to complex conditions. Families can expect clear communication, age-appropriate exams, and a thoughtful discussion of treatment options tailored to each child’s situation. Dr. Solyman works closely with orthoptists, optometrists, and pediatric subspecialists to coordinate care and support healthy visual development. Dr. Solyman earned his medical degree at Cairo University’s Faculty of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology. He pursued advanced fellowship training at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology, the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Wilmer Eye Institute, and the Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor program. In clinic and surgery, his focus is helping kids see their best—so they can learn, play, and grow with confidence.