Our pediatric eye doctors serve as medical advisors to national and local organizations for children’s eye health and have been named among the “Best Doctors in America.”
Nemours Eye Doctors Named Among "Best"
Nemours Eye Doctors in the Community
Our pediatric eye specialists reach out to the community, providing consultations and evaluations for newborns and children at:
- St. Francis Hospital,
Wilmington, Delaware
- Christiana Hospital,
Newark, Delaware
- Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital,
Philadelphia
- Wills Eye Hospital,
Philadelphia.
Eye Care (Ophthalmology)
Mail:
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
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Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(302) 651-4000
Doctors:
Pediatric ophthalmologists at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children have been selected as some of the “Best Doctors in America”.
Our physicians serve as medical advisors to national organizations dedicated to children’s eye health and are highly regarded leaders in the field of pediatric ophthalmology, working to advance the treatment of complex eye disorders such as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Our doctors have published medical journal articles reviewing new guidelines on ROP screening and treatment, recent advances in therapies, and effective laser treatment options.
Yet what makes our doctors most exceptional is the special way they interact with children.
Children's Eye Care That's Truly Caring
When you bring your child to our clinic, you will find that our eye care team takes the time to explain each step of the eye examination — how eye drops work and feel, for example — and do all they can to help you and your child feel comfortable.
Our team members are particularly sensitive to the challenges that children with developmental delays may have in testing situations — and we're able help them get a complete and thorough eye examination with as little anxiety as possible.
And to make things easier for you as a parent or guardian, we'll do our best to coordinate your child's visit with other specialty appointments as needed.
A Reputation for Excellence
Children are referred to our Division of Ophthalmology by Nemours pediatric primary care doctors, as well as by trusted area pediatric providers, such as Brandywine Pediatrics.
Our expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of children’s eye disorders and injuries also draws patient-families from around the country and world to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
Advanced Testing
We are proud to provide some of the most advanced diagnostic testing adapted just for children, including Electroretinogram (ERG) Studies, which help monitor and diagnose retinal disorders and our new Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) Studies - a specialized electroencephalogram used to detect abnormalities related to electrical activity of the brain.
VEP Studies help diagnose and monitor optic nerve disorders, visual acuity problems and other medical conditions that affect the eyes such as:
- Optic Neuritis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Compressive Optic Neuropathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Unexplained Visual Acuity Loss
Training Tomorrow's Doctors
Nemours is also strongly committed to an educational mission and our pediatric ophthalmology fellowship trains future pediatric ophthalmologists in the field’s best practices.
Help Before Your Baby is Born - Nemours Partners for Perinatal Management
Some pediatric eye disorders can be diagnosed before birth and our doctors are pioneers in diagnosing ophthalmic disorders in utero. Knowing what to expect helps ease your concerns and allows time to plan for your child’s care. Our ophthalmologists will explain the condition, discuss current methods of treatment, answer all your questions, and share literature and informative websites with you. Eye disorders that can be diagnosed before birth include:
- pediatric cataracts
- retinoblastoma (tumor in the eye)
- congenital cysts of the eye and orbit
- dacrocystoceles (tear duct infection)
Making Our Families Feel Welcome
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Along with expert pediatric eye care, one of the things parents appreciate most about our ophthalmology clinic is our location at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, a beautiful campus set in a park of huge oaks and inviting green lawns. There’s a playground, free parking — in fact, free valet parking — and little red wagons in the hospital available for escorting young children in style. |
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| If your child's eye treatment requires surgical or overnight care in the hospital, you can rest assured that we will help make your family's experience as easy and stress-free as possible. Get information on planning your hospital visit. Learn more about all of the services offered at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. |
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Trusted Resources for Children's Vision
- American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Children’s Eye Foundation
- Join the Eye Patch Club from Prevent Blindness America®
- Florida Division of Blind Services and Visually Impaired
- Vision is Priceless