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Ophthalmology
The Section of Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care for children. Diagnosis and treatment are performed using medical and surgical methods. Section surgeons coordinate the care of children with routine and complex ocular disorders. The Section also evaluates and treats vision problems and reading disorders. Areas of special expertise include:
- Ptosis surgery
- Strabismus surgery and amblyopia treatment
- Congenital cataracts
- Tearing problems
- Pediatric glaucoma management
- Evaluation of the visual aspects of learning disorders
- Examination of premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity
Other special areas of interest include ophthalmological manifestations of systemic, metabolic neurologic diseases in children.
An active trauma service is available 24-hours-a-day to handle ocular emergencies and consultations from the Emergency Department. Consultations and requests for second opinions are welcome. For more information call (215) 427-2020.
Meet the Team
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia has a highly qualified team of board-certified experts who are specially trained to work with the individual and unique needs of infants and pediatric patients.
Our team is led by Robert Spector, MD, Chief of Ophthalmology.
