Allen D. Beck, MD
Dr. Allen D. Beck, MD, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating glaucoma in children and adults. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can damage vision. Dr. Beck also performs cataract surgery and helps patients manage eye conditions that may affect their sight.
Dr. Beck brings years of experience in eye care, research, and teaching. He serves as Director of the Emory Eye Center and has been recognized as one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors for his work in ophthalmology.
His research focuses on improving glaucoma treatments, especially for children, and finding better ways to protect patients’ vision. He also helps train future eye doctors and has received several national awards for his work.
Dr. Beck is committed to providing expert, compassionate care and helping patients protect their vision and maintain their quality of life.
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Affiliations
Emory
Education & Training
- Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
- Internship: Atlanta Medical Center
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
Locations and Directions
Correll Pavilion
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Publications
- The Robison D. Harley, MD Childhood Glaucoma Research Network International Pediatric Glaucoma Registry: The First 872 Cases.
Beldick SR, Rockter A, Beck AD, Levin AV
Ophthalmology. Glaucoma. 2025;8(2):175-180.
PMID: 39389362 - Anterior segment optical coherence tomography findings in the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS): a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.
Beck AD, Freedman SF, Nizam A, Lambert SR,
Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2022;26(5):229.e1-229.e6.
PMID: 36122874 - Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events at 10 Years in the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Freedman SF, Beck AD, Nizam A, Vanderveen DK, Plager DA, Morrison DG, Drews-Botsch CD, Lambert SR,
JAMA ophthalmology. 2021;139(2):165-173.
PMID: 33331850 - Circumferential Trabeculotomy Versus Conventional Angle Surgery: Comparing Long-term Surgical Success and Clinical Outcomes in Children With Primary Congenital Glaucoma.
Neustein RF, Beck AD
American journal of ophthalmology. 2017;
PMID: 28860043 - Primary Congenital Glaucoma Versus Glaucoma Following Congenital Cataract Surgery: Comparative Clinical Features and Long-term Outcomes.
Neustein RF, Bruce BB, Beck AD
American journal of ophthalmology. 2016;
PMID: 27544478 - A Comparison of Sequential Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation Versus Cyclophotocoagulation Following Failure of a Primary Drainage Device.
Levinson JD, Giangiacomo AL, Beck AD, Pruett PB, Superak HM, Lynn MJ, Costarides AP
Journal of glaucoma. 2017;26(4):311-314.
PMID: 26859357 - Structural changes of the anterior chamber following cataract surgery during infancy.
Nguyen M, Shainberg M, Beck AD, Lambert SR
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2015;41(8):1784-6.
PMID: 26432141 - Glaucoma drainage devices: risk of exposure and infection.
Levinson JD, Giangiacomo AL, Beck AD, Pruett PB, Superak HM, Lynn MJ, Costarides AP
American journal of ophthalmology. 2015;160(3):516-521.e2.
PMID: 26032191 - Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events in the First 5 Years After Unilateral Cataract Removal in the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study.
Freedman SF, Lynn MJ, Beck AD, Bothun ED, Örge FH, Lambert SR,
JAMA ophthalmology. 2015;133(8):907-14.
PMID: 25996491 - Visual outcome after Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in an 8-month-old with congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy.
Lenhart PD, Evans CT, Beck AD, Lee WB
Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2013;17(6):637-9.
PMID: 24210339
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