Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of eye disorders. The division provides routine and specialized eye care to all children.
Physicians
Mark I. Salevitz, MD, Medical Staff Section Chief
Common Diagnoses Seen
- Strabismus (eye misalignment)
- Esotropia (cross-eye)
- Exotropia (divergent strabismus or walleye)
- Hypertropia (upward deviation of the visual axis of one eye)
- Amblyopia (poor vision in one or both eyes, not correctable by glasses)
- Refractive errors
- Tear duct obstruction
- Dermoids (non-cancerous tumors)
- Congenital anomalies
- Pediatric neuro-ophthalmic disorders
- Cataracts
- External diseases of the eye
- Congenital ptosis
- Glaucoma
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Intraocular inflammation
Programs and Services
- Diagnosis, treatment, and medical and surgical management of eye disorders
- Routine eye exams
- Visual fields testing
Contact Us
(602) 546-1000
