Division of Ophthalmology News and Updates

What Kind of Eye Doctor Should My Child See?

Published on May 17, 2019 in CHOP News

There are several types of eye doctors and eye specialists who may treat your child. Learn about the differences between ophthalmologists, orthoptists and optometrists.

Neuro-ophthalmology Quiz

Published on Mar 08, 2019 in A Child's Sight

A 14-year-old male was referred to CHOP for abnormal optic nerves. The examination is significant for elevated irregular fluffy white material over and surrounding both optic nerve heads. What is the presumed diagnosis?

Corneal Neurotization for Pediatric Neurotrophic Cornea

Published on Mar 08, 2019 in A Child's Sight

CHOP experts describe their experience with corneal neurotization, a technique involving the transfer of healthy donor nerve into a tissue to re-establish motor or sensory innervation in children with neurotrophic cornea.

Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Surgeon Julia Byrd, MD, Joins Division of Ophthalmology

Published on Feb 25, 2019 in CHOP News

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome pediatric ophthalmologist and surgeon Julia Byrd, MD, to the Division of Ophthalmology.

Carly Grondin, OD, FAAO, Joins the Division of Ophthalmology

Published on Feb 25, 2019 in CHOP News

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome pediatric optometrist Carly Grondin, OD, FAAO, to the Division of Ophthalmology.

How Too Much Screen Time Affects Kids' Eyes

Published on Dec 11, 2018 in Health Tip of the Week

Find out how too much screen time can affect eyesight and how you can protect your kids’ eyes from eye strain, eye fatigue, nearsightedness and more.

Children’s Hospital Celebrates European Commission Approval of First-of-its-kind Gene Therapy for Blindness

Published on Dec 05, 2018 in CHOP News

CHOP celebrates a pivotal moment in medicine: approval by the European Commission (EC) of LUXTURNA®, the first and only gene therapy for patients with an inherited retinal disease.

CHOP Opens Manufacturing Facility, Making Tools for Disease Cures

Published on Nov 01, 2018 in CHOP News

The grand opening of CHOP’s new Clinical Manufacturing Facility highlights its role in manufacturing tools for 21st century precision medicine, to bring innovative treatments to patients.

Gene Therapy for Inherited Blindness: Hannah’s Leber Congenital Amaurosis Story

Published on Sep 13, 2018 in A Child's Sight

Diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis as a baby, Hannah was on a path to going blind until gene therapy at Children’s Hospital restored her sight.

Protecting Your Child’s Eyes from Sports Injuries

Published on Sep 11, 2018 in Health Tip of the Week

Learn how to avoid serious sports-related eye injuries, the importance of protective eyewear, and what to do if your child suffers an eye injury.

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