What Kind of Eye Doctor Should My Child See?
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There are several types of eye doctors and specialists who may treat your child. Learn about the differences between ophthalmologists, orthoptists and optometrists.
Division of Ophthalmology News and Updates
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‘I Can See It!’ — From Idea to Astonishing Result
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Find out how a bold idea led to an astonishing cure for a certain childhood blindness, and learn about the future of gene therapy to treat children, like Hannah.
Neuro-ophthalmology Quiz
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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
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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.
CHOP Opens Manufacturing Facility, Making Tools for Disease Cures
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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
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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
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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.
Partnership with Eagles Eye Mobile: The Eyes Have It
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The Division of Ophthalmology, in collaboration with the Eagles Eye Mobile, ensures Philadelphia school children have their vision checked and problems corrected before they become untreatable.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrates FDA Approval of Gene Therapy for Inherited Blindness
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A breakthrough therapy has its genesis in more than 10 years of research conducted at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Art Courses Could Help Medical Students Become Better Clinical Observers
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Penn-CHOP researchers found students who took a course in art observation improved clinical observation and professional development skills.