Amanda L. Ely, MD
Amanda L. Ely, MD

Amanda L. Ely, MD
(She/Her)

Amanda L. Ely, MD, is an pediatric ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, cataract, and strabismus surgery with the Division of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Pediatric ophthalmology, Strabismus, Pediatric cataracts, Pediatric glaucoma, Genetic syndromes

Locations: Specialty Care, Exton, Specialty Care, King of Prussia


215-590-2791

About Amanda L. Ely, MD

Titles

Attending Physician
Associate Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Certifications

Ophthalmology – American Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and Honors

2021, 2018, 2015, CG CAHPS (Clinical and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) Deans List 99th Percentile for Patient Satisfaction 2019, Exceptional Teacher Recognition, Office for Respectful Learning Environment, Penn State College of Medicine

Leadership and Memberships

2016-present, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2016-present, Women in Ophthalmology
2016-present, The Childhood Glaucoma Research Network
2013-present, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
2008-present, Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Board Member for the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Editorial Board Member for EyeWiki - Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Biology and Biochemistry - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Medical Degree

MD - Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

Internship

Internal Medicine - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA

Residency

Ophthalmology - Penn State Eye Center, Hershey, PA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus - Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC

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Publications

PubMed

Publications

2025

Borkhetaria, Rucha K. MD; Pantanelli, Seth M. MD, MS; Ely, Amanda MD. Refractive and visual outcomes in pediatric patients after implantation of a nondiffractive EDOF intraocular lens. JCRS Online Case Reports 13():p e00163, January 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/j.jcro.0000000000000163

Borkhetaria RK, Ely AL. An Analysis of Pediatric Ophthalmology Content on Instagram. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2025 Jan-Feb;62(1):50-56. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20240926-03. Epub 2024 Oct 28. PMID: 39465588.

2024

Hidinger I, Kong L, Ely A. Associations of strabismus surgery timing in childhood with mental health: a retrospective cohort study. J AAPOS. 2024 Jun;28(3):103929. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2024.103929. Epub 2024 May 3. PMID: 38705352; PMCID: PMC11156528.

2023

Borkhetaria RK, Devireddy N, Cannon N, Soni A, Ely AL. An Analysis of Pediatric Ophthalmology Content on TikTok. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2024 Mar-Apr;61(2):90-97. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20230627-01. Epub 2023 Jul 25. PMID: 37489626.

Ely AL, Pantanelli SM, Borkhetaria RK, Barbieri CA, McQuillan PM. Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy performed under general anesthesia in the sitting position: a novel approach. Digit J Ophthalmol. 2023 Apr 20;29(2):36-39. doi: 10.5693/djo.02.2023.01.001. PMID: 37727471; PMCID: PMC10506613. 

2022

Kenney R, Borkhetaria R, Soni A, Aliu E, Ely A. Ocular manifestations in a 2 year-old patient with a DYNC1H1 mutation. Ophthalmic Genet. 2023 Dec;44(6):568-571. doi: 10.1080/13816810.2022.2155845. Epub 2022 Dec 20. PMID: 36537327.

2020

Ely AL, Neely K. Propionibacterium acnes Endophthalmitis Following Baerveldt Glaucoma Device Implantation. J Glaucoma. 2020 Jul;29(7):e71-e73. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000001526. PMID: 32341322.

Camacci ML, Ikpoh B, Lehman EB, Bowie E, Scott IU, Pantanelli SM, Ely A. Gender disparities among United States academic pediatric ophthalmologists: an analysis of publication productivity, academic rank, and NIH funding. J AAPOS. 2020 Dec;24(6):337.e1-337.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2020.06.013. Epub 2020 Oct 10. PMID: 33049372; PMCID: PMC10956642. 

Langue M, Scott IU, Ely AL, Soni A. The Pediatric Examination Assessment Rubric (PEAR) toolkit: reliability study. J AAPOS. 2020 Dec;24(6):365.e1-365.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2020.08.012. Epub 2020 Dec 2. PMID: 33276095.

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Patient experience rating

(based on 118 submissions)
  • Provider listened carefully
    4.9 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.9 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.8 of 5
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Comments

  • I traveled about an hour to get to this location to see Dr Ely and it was worth it! I was in and out in a timely manner, the facility is clean and everyone was super friendly!
    5 of 5
    Jul 29, 2026

  • We absolutely love Amanda Ely . My daughter has seen her for years. We actually traveled to you guys an extra hour, which totaled an hour of three hours to get to her. She is a great provider.
    5 of 5
    Jul 08, 2026

  • We love working with Dr. Ely. She is wonderful. She takes time for us and gives my daughter excellent care.
    5 of 5
    Jun 26, 2026

  • She was excellent in calming my son down and distracting him during the procedures.
    5 of 5
    Jun 15, 2026

  • The doctor is very kind and very attentive to any questions; definitely very good service.
    5 of 5
    Jun 12, 2026

  • She is kind and saw that my sons issue needs immediate attention and has acted in expeditious manner.
    5 of 5
    Jun 12, 2026

  • She was amazing, knowledgeable and very attentive.
    5 of 5
    Jun 11, 2026

  • Dr. Ely was warm and friendly and made my daughter (age 7) feel at ease. She came highly recommended and we are grateful to have her as a provider.
    5 of 5
    Jun 03, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.