Paul Holland, OD, MHSA, FAAO
Dr. Paul Holland is an optometrist with special interest in primary eye care, ocular disease, diabetic eye disease and preventive care. He joined the Southwestern Eye Center team in 2002 from the U.S. Public Health Service, where he practiced hospital-based vision care for 23 years. Dr. Holland brings his background and experience to the clinics at Sierra Vista and Nogales.
Dr. Holland received his undergraduate degree in Zoology from the University of Maryland. He earned his doctorate in Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1979. He also received a master’s degree in Health Services Administration and Policy from Arizona State University in 1995. Dr. Holland served on numerous committees involving public health, diabetic eye care and eye health education.
Dr. Holland is licensed to practice optometry in Arizona, including the use of therapeutic medications in the treatment of glaucoma, anterior segment disease and diseases of the eye. He has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry since 1997. Dr. Holland is a past member of the Armed Forces Optometric Association and a current member of the American Optometric Society.
Dr. Holland and his wife Jane live in Sierra Vista. They enjoy hiking, biking, backcountry skiing, sea kayaking and fishing.
