Division of Ophthalmology News

A 4-year-old boy presented to the emergency room reporting 2 weeks of right knee pain, swelling, and limping.

A 10-month-old female infant was referred to the Neuro-ophthalmology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a new-onset lid ptosis and pupillary miosis on the right side.

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.

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

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.

Too much screen time affecting your kids’ eyesight? What you need to know to protect against eye strain, eye fatigue, nearsightedness and more.

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.

If your child’s vision isn’t 100%, they might have trouble in school. Learn about common vision issues and their symptoms in this health tip.

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.

Gil Binenbaum, MD, has been named the recipient of the 2017 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Young Investigator Award.