Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital

The Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital offers the latest and best in diagnostics and care for children with vision problems, no matter how simple or complex. We specialize in treating cataracts in babies and children, traumatic eye injuries, juvenile glaucoma, and a variety of other conditions and focus on patient-centered care. In pediatrics, patient-centered care is based on the understanding that the family is the child's primary source of strength and support, and the expert on that child's well-being. The perspectives and participation of patients and their families are an important part of the decisions made by our healthcare providers regarding each child. Patient-centered care means that the physicians, nurses and support staff take the time to listen to each patient and family. It means educating parents about their child's condition and treatment options, supporting them emotionally, providing resources and assistance, involving the patient and family in decisions, and advising based on what is best for each individual child. Patient-centered care leads to better health outcomes and results in patients and families feeling more satisfied with their hospital and medical care experience. The Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children’s is the largest group of full-time practicing pediatric ophthalmologists in the United States with 25 ophthalmologists, 8 optometrists, and 7 orthoptists on staff. Boston Children’s pediatric ophthalmologists lead their peers in research that’s advancing the way eye conditions are diagnosed and treated. Our experts have pioneered specialized diagnostic and surgical techniques for babies and children. We see more than 30,000 outpatients each year, and more than 1,200 surgical procedures are performed annually in our 11 specialty clinics.