Dr. Omar F. Almallah is a board-certified ophthalmologist based in Toms River, New Jersey, affiliated with Community Medical Center–Toms River, Hackensack University Medical Center, and Ocean County Eye Associates. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Almallah specializes in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and other complex eye conditions.
About Dr. Omar F. Almallah
He earned his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and is known for his commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Dr. Almallah is highly rated by patients and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare.
Credentials
Education & Training
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Medical School
Temple University Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1986-1989
Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1985-1986
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABMS®)
Certified in Ophthalmology
NJ State Medical License
Active through 2027
PA State Medical License
Active through 2016
FL State Medical License
Active through 2027
Provider NPI:
1376528364
Awards & Recognition
AAO Fellow
ACS Fellow
Capsulorhexis complications with planned extracapsular cataract extraction.
Almallah, O. F.
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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He walked into the exam room and walked out and they charged me. I don’t know what’s wrong with him but he’s totally useless.
Omar Almallah is a hack. His staff is wonderful but he is arrogant and does minimal work, minimal vision evaluation, and follow up procedures to correct really poor results did very little to improve what had been my strong dominant eye. He clearly over books as wait times are lengthy too. Very dissatisfied with his communication skills. If you do use him I guarantee he will prompt you to be “happy” by declaring you have “better than 20/20 vision now!” after a minimal follow up eye test. He also had an annoying habit of referring to me as “buddy”. Skip the chummy stuff and focus on your job. My advice: Choose another doctor.
Dr. Almallah and his entire staff were absolutely amazing. Every person is kind, smiling, and seems to genuinely enjoy their job. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and do an exceptional job in all facets of the practice. Within 24 hours of my Lasik was able to open my eyes in the morning and see the snow on the branches outside my bedroom window. I had never even seen the branches before! Amazing!
EVER SINCE THE OFFICE WAS BOUGHT OUT BY SIGHTMD THE OFFICE AND SERVICE HAS WENT FROM 5 STAR TO 1 STAR. HORRIBLE BEEN TRYING FOR TWO MONTHS TO GET MY RECORDS SENT TO ME FOR MY NEW DOCTOR. BLIND LEADING THE BLIND THERE, CRAZY. FROM THE BEST TO THE WORST
Very impressed w results - vision BETTER than 20/20! Dr Almallah is a great guy, staff excellent - have recommended him to neighbors and will highly recommend him to anybody in future!!!
I want to share my deeply disappointing experience with Dr. Amalah regarding my eye surgery. When I first consulted him, he strongly recommended replacing my eye lens with a multifocal lens, assuring me it was a perfected procedure with no issues in his other patients. His arrogance and condescension were apparent from the beginning. He even went as far as suggesting cosmetic procedures for my face, including lip injections, fillers, and eyelid surgery, which was unprofessional and unnecessary. I should have trusted my instincts and walked away. The surgery was performed in January 2024, but within two months, my vision remained blurry, and it felt like I was looking through a fishbowl. Dr. Amalah brought me back in to “flip” the lens, calling the issue rare and attributing it to “the way my brain works.” He made me feel as though I was the problem, not the surgery. After the adjustment, my vision was still poor plagued by double vision, streaks, and blurriness. Every appointment with Dr. Amalah was a nightmare, requiring a two-hour wait regardless of the time of day. With an hour-long drive each way, each visit turned into a 5 ½-hour ordeal, only to hear him dismiss my concerns as being related to my brain. He then suggested laser surgery to clear the blur, which only resulted in terrible floaters, particularly noticeable in daylight. He assured me this would resolve in a few weeks, but six months later, I’m still struggling. While waiting in his office, I spoke with other patients experiencing similar issues, which made me even more frustrated. It was clear this wasn’t an isolated problem. Eventually, I switched to Dr. Birdi within the same practice. Dr. Birdi was everything Dr. Amalah was not—compassionate, patient, and genuinely committed to helping me. He performed an additional procedure, costing me another $1,000, which he discounted due to my troubles, on top of the $5,500 I paid for the initial surgery with Dr. Amalah. While my vision has slightly improved, I still deal with floaters, light sensitivity, and streaks, especially when driving at night. This entire process has been an emotional and financial drain. I am devastated by the outcome and regret trusting Dr. Amalah with my vision. While I am grateful for Dr. Birdi’s efforts to help, the damage caused by Dr. Amalah’s arrogance and poor care will be a lasting reminder of this traumatic experience. I would not recommend Dr. Amalah to anyone seeking eye care. Please, if you’re considering eye surgery, choose your doctor carefully.
Response from the ownerThank you for your 5-star review!Best. Ever. Period.


