Give Kids Sight Day Offers Free Eye Screenings
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On Oct. 24, CHOP ophthalmologists will participate in day of free eye screening for children who otherwise have not had access to eye care.
Division of Ophthalmology News and Updates
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Vision Screenings for Kids: Should Your Child See an Eye Doctor?
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The importance of good eyesight should never be underestimated — especially in school-age children. If vision disorders are left undetected, they can lead to vision impairment and even vision loss.
CHOP Scientists: Vaccines Don’t Cause Retinal Bleeding in Children
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CHOP researchers have debunked the claim that childhood vaccinations may cause young children to have retinal hemorrhage (bleeding in the eye’s retina).
Eye Disease Screening Can Start Later Than Thought in Kids With Diabetes
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A research team led by a CHOP eye surgeon suggests that routine retinal screening of children with type 1 diabetes can begin later than current guidelines recommend.
CHOP-led Retinopathy of Prematurity Research Highlighted at Recent Senate Hearing
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CHOP ophthalmologist continues retinopathy of prematurity research efforts to promote early detection through telemedicine.
Pediatric Optometrist Ayesha Malik, OD, Joins Division of Ophthalmology
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology welcomes optometrist Ayesha Malik, OD.
Premie Eye Disease Can Be Successfully Screened by Telemedicine
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CHOP expert leads study aimed at improving outcomes in underserved children by using telemedicine.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and the Eyes
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a lifethreatening cutaneous immune-mediated reaction involving blistering and desquamation of the skin and mucous membranes.
A Peek Inside the CHOP Pediatric Ophthalmology Research Core
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In 2013 the Division of Ophthalmology created the Pediatric Ophthalmology Research Core to make its research and clinical resources available to the entire CHOP and University of Pennsylvania community.
James A. Katowitz, MD: The Perspective of 45 Years in the OR
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James A. Katowitz, MD, has been an attending surgeon at CHOP for 45. We asked Katowitz about his experiences and observations, and asked him to share his advice for those who would like to emulate his success as a physician, teacher and author.