About Holloway Eye Care & Optique

Dr. Judith A. Holloway, O.D., M.S., an eminent figure in optometry with an extensive background in ophthalmology. Dr. Holloway, OD, MS, a native of Darlington, MD, graduated with honors in 1991 with a Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.

Her pre-med undergraduate work was completed at Loyola University, and she obtained her Master of Science degree in Vision Rehabilitation while interning at the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia. Her specialties include vision rehabilitation and helping patients optimize their visual function. Before returning to private practice in Maryland, Dr. Holloway, OD, MS spent nine years practicing at Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants.

Dr. Holloway, OD, MS is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Maryland Optometric Association. Past memberships include the Delaware Optometric Association, Student Optometric Service to Humanity, and Beta Sigma Kappa Biological Honor Society. Her numerous awards include the Clinical Excellence Award, Graduate Studies Excellence Award, CIBA Contact Lens Achievement Award, NOIR Low Vision Award, and the Bausch & Lomb Contact with the Future Educational Travel Grant.

She has served as a consultant to the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired, an educational instructor to fourth-year optometric interns, and a lecturer at the International Contact Lens Conference and various regional seminars. A lifelong 4-Her and community volunteer, Dr. Holloway, OD, MS received a gubernatorial appointment from Governor Larry Hogan in 2018 to serve a five-year term as a Board of Trustee for Harford Community College.

Today Dr. Holloway, OD, MS resides in Churchville, MD, having raised her four children there and enjoys balancing family life with developing lasting relationships with her patients.

Dr. Rebecca Shilts, OD graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Biochemistry from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) in 2003. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University) in Philadelphia, PA.

Her clinical training included internships in primary eye care, contact lenses, refractive surgery co-management, and pediatric optometry. She also interned with Dr. John Burns, the current President-Elect of the Maryland Optometric Association.

Dr. Shilts, OD is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Maryland Optometric Association. Past memberships include the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society. She joined the Holloway Eye Care & Optique team in June 2007 and is committed to providing high-quality eye care for patients, with a special interest in pediatric optometry.

She also contributes to the ongoing education of the Holloway Eye Care & Optique team by developing learning materials for monthly staff training sessions. Her dedication to continued learning ensures that every patient benefits from the latest advancements in eye health.

Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their children, Nathan and Olivia, at their home in Abingdon, MD, and with their extended families in Westminster and Frostburg.