Pediatric Ophthalmology (Eye)
Our pediatric ophthalmologists provide basic eye exams for those under 6 years of age and with special needs. We also perform ocular plastic surgery to correct problems of the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts, forehead and mid-face. Neuro-ophthalmologists provide diagnosis and treatment services for eye problems that arise in the brain or nervous system.
Our Programs
Conditions We Treat
- Pediatric amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Anophthalmia
- Pediatric cataracts
- Congenital ocular anomalies
- Pediatric esotropia (cross-eyed)
- Pediatric eye infections
- Genetic ocular diseases in children
- Pediatric glaucoma
- Pediatric neuro-ophthalmology
- Pediatric ocular trauma
- Posterior embryotoxon (PE)
- Pediatric strabismus (crossed eyes)
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
- Retinoblastoma in children
- Exotropia
- Retinopathy
- Uveitis
Expert eye care for children
Our experts can provide care formulated for your child and their specific needs, with other disciplinesreadily available. We offer the latest treatments and top-level equipment, all while maintaining a soothing atmosphere specially designed to fit the needs of children.
We provide basic eye examinations for children under 6, including kids with special needs. In addition to general ophthalmology, we offer the latest treatments and state-of-the-art equipment in the following fields:
Neuro-ophthalmology: A subspecialty of both ophthalmology and neurology. Neuro-ophthalmology deals with visual problems associated with the nervous system.
Oculoplastics: A type of plastic surgery focusing on the structures that surround the eye including the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts and forehead.
The American Board of Ophthalmology certifies all our physicians. Many have additional training in subspecialty areas. For example, all of Children’s Health oculoplastic surgeons are members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. There are only 500 physicians worldwide who have completed the training needed to join this prestigious group.
Children’s Health has also been designated as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Being a Magnet Hospital puts us in the top 7% of the world’s hospitals and is a reflection of the excellence of our nursing staff.
Leading research in pediatric ophthalmology
As the main pediatric teaching hospital for UT Southwestern Medical Center, your child’s eye specialists are all on the faculty at UTSW. Their focus on research means they stay abreast of all the newest treatments and interventions in their fields and have helped develop many of them.
Preparing for your child's appointment
To make the most out of your child’s appointment, come prepared with the following:
Photo ID of the parent or legal guardian escorting the child Insurance/Medicaid/CHIP card
All medications the patient is taking including prescription, over the counter and herbal
Immunization Records
Glasses, if they have them
Specialist co-Pay
Extra time in your travel plans for parking and check-in
Expert eye care for children
Our experts can provide care formulated for your child and their specific needs, with other disciplinesreadily available. We offer the latest treatments and top-level equipment, all while maintaining a soothing atmosphere specially designed to fit the needs of children.
We provide basic eye examinations for children under 6, including kids with special needs. In addition to general ophthalmology, we offer the latest treatments and state-of-the-art equipment in the following fields:
Neuro-ophthalmology: A subspecialty of both ophthalmology and neurology. Neuro-ophthalmology deals with visual problems associated with the nervous system.
Oculoplastics: A type of plastic surgery focusing on the structures that surround the eye including the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts and forehead.
The American Board of Ophthalmology certifies all our physicians. Many have additional training in subspecialty areas. For example, all of Children’s Health oculoplastic surgeons are members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. There are only 500 physicians worldwide who have completed the training needed to join this prestigious group.
Children’s Health has also been designated as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Being a Magnet Hospital puts us in the top 7% of the world’s hospitals and is a reflection of the excellence of our nursing staff.
Leading research in pediatric ophthalmology
As the main pediatric teaching hospital for UT Southwestern Medical Center, your child’s eye specialists are all on the faculty at UTSW. Their focus on research means they stay abreast of all the newest treatments and interventions in their fields and have helped develop many of them.
Preparing for your child's appointment
To make the most out of your child’s appointment, come prepared with the following:
Photo ID of the parent or legal guardian escorting the child Insurance/Medicaid/CHIP card
All medications the patient is taking including prescription, over the counter and herbal
Immunization Records
Glasses, if they have them
Specialist co-Pay
Extra time in your travel plans for parking and check-in
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Read MoreMeet the Care Team — Pediatric Ophthalmologists and Eye Specialists
David Weakley, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Noy Ashkenazy, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Jennifer Cao, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
S. Serdar Dogan, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
James Harbour, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Yu-Guang He, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Robert Hogan, MDPediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
Kamel Itani, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Jessica Thayer, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Angeline Wang, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
Serena Wang, MDPediatric Ophthalmologist
