The Pediatric Eye Care Department at Children’s Hospital New Orleans
provides evaluation, diagnosis, and advanced treatment of a wide range
of common and rare eye and vision disorders in infants, children, and
adolescents. Our pediatric eye specialists proudly complete more than
7,000 patient visits each year using the latest available diagnostic testing
and imaging. Our team of providers offers both medical and surgical treatment
options for eye disorders that affect children.
We offer special diagnostic services, such as orthoptic evaluations, ophthalmic
echography, electroretinogram, photography and visual field testing for
both inpatients and outpatients. The department also has expertise in
double vision and eye muscle disorders for adults and older individuals.
Our team of pediatric eye specialists offer comprehensive special treatment
procedures including microscopic eye surgery, lens implantation, Botox
injection, frontalis suspension eyelid surgery, Crawford tube tear duct
surgery, adjustable sutures and amblyopia treatment.
Highlights of our program
Multidisciplinary approach – Our team of providers work closely with other pediatric specialists such
as those in the endocrinology, rheumatology, neurology, neurosurgery,
and oncology departments to provide the most comprehensive care possible
for children with conditions that impact other parts of the bodies.
Advanced expertise – Our team of eye care specialists have the combined expertise to meet the
unique needs of our patients with eye and vision disorders. The team offers
special resources and treatment that is not usually available for children
in the community.
Family-centered care – We recognize that pediatric eye and visions problems are often present
from a young age and can affect the whole family. Our team of nurse navigators,
providers, child life specialists, and social workers are here to support
each patient and family while helping to provide a most positive experience.
Our team of providers
Pediatric ophthalmologist – A pediatric ophthalmologists is a medical doctor and surgeon who is especially
trained to diagnose, treat, and manage childhood eye disorders.
Pediatric optometrist – A pediatric optometrist is a doctor of optometry who is especially trained
to treat children with certain conditions that can affect the vision and
eyes of children. At Children’s Hospital New Orleans, our pediatric
optometrist offers the evaluation and diagnosis of visual developmental
disorders through routine vision tests and develops a treatment plan to
include prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses. In addition, our pediatric
optometrist treats common eye injuries in children.
Pediatric orthoptist – A pediatric orthoptist is a healthcare provider within the ophthalmic field
who is especially trained in the evaluation and treatment of eye movement
problems and binocular vision. Our team of orthoptists works with the
ophthalmologist to determine the best treatment plan and prepare the patients
for surgical correction if needed.
