OPHTHALMOLOGY

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Dr. David Sami is the Division Chief of CHOC Children’s Specialists Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Referral Guidelines download:

Ophthalmology Referral Guidelines

CHOC Children’s Specialists Ophthalmology practice office moving – Thursday, September 1st, 2011

 

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is a combined subspecialty of Ophthalmology which addresses the diagnosis, management and surgery for pediatric eye diseases and eye muscle disorders. Both in-patient and out-patient services are provided.

Early Intervention for Eye Diseases

Early diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders in children is crucial to prevent interruption of visual development, which may be irreversible when treatment is delayed.

Additional Services

Services provided include screening, consultation, treatment and surgery for: amblyopia (lazy eye), tearing eyes, Infantile and childhood cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, traumatic eye injuries in children, complications of ROP (retinopathy of prematurity), periocular hemangiomas, ptosis (droopy eyelids), complications of systemic disorders: diabetes, sickle cell anemia, juvenile rheumatic disease, lupus.

Announcements

Dr. David Sami provides training and participates in panel discussion on Sports Eye Injuries in Young Athletes at 1st Annual Sports Medicine for the Youth Athlete Conference hosted by CHOC

Links

Orange County American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 4