Eye Care (Ophthalmology)

Comprehensive Pediatric Eye Care — From Standard Exams to Treatment of Complex Eye Disease

Eye Care (Ophthalmology)

The Ophthalmology Department offers routine primary and secondary care and clinical testing for children with visual impairment.  The department also conducts clinical and basic research.

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The Ophthalmology Department offers routine primary and secondary care and clinical testing for children with visual impairment. The department also conducts clinical and basic research.

Our Clinics

Nationwide Children's Hospital
 Outpatient Care Center
555 S. 18th Street, Suite D
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-4075
FAX (614) 722-4083
Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 4:30 pm

Clinics at this location:
Eye Clinic
Glaucoma Clinic
Oculoplastics Clinic
Multidisciplinary Low Vision Clinic
Retina Clinic
Retinopathy of Prematurity

Eye Care Resources 

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Eye Conditions and Terms Glossary

The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) offers an eye conditions and eye terms glossary.

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Ohio Amblyope Registry

Amblyopia sometimes referred to as "lazy eye" is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. It is one of the most common causes of vision problems in children. The Ohio Amblyope Registry (OAR) is the first and only statewide registry for children and families with amblyopia. We've partnered with OAR to provide free treatment supplies (eye patches), educational information and support to any child (under the age of 18) and their family in the state of Ohio diagnosed with amblyopia.

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Eye Care Blog Library

The 700 Children's blog covers the most common topics, frequently asked questions and current pediatric health care information written by pediatric experts. Our team covers the latest from what to expect from the first visit to diagnosis and treatment.

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Eye Care Video Library

Learn more about what to expect at the Pediatric Ophthalmologist.

Inside Eye Care (Ophthalmology)

Meet Our Team

Our staff includes pediatric ophthalmologists, a pediatric ophthalmology fellow, optometrists and ophthalmology residents from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Visual Electrophysiology

The Ophthalmology Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers visual electrophysiology testing, on referral, for children and adults with visual impairments.

Ohio Amblyope Registry

Amblyopia sometimes referred to as "lazy eye" is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. It is one of the most common causes of vision problems in children. The Ohio Amblyope Registry (OAR) is the first and only statewide registry for children and families with amblyopia. We've partnered with OAR to provide free treatment supplies (eye patches), educational information and support to any child (under the age of 18) and their family in the state of Ohio diagnosed with amblyopia.

Ophthalmology Clinical Research

Learn more about clinical research relating to ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology Fellowship

The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship provides supervised clinical training in the examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of ocular and visual system disorders in infants and children.

Eye Care Blog Library

The 700 Children's blog covers the most common topics, frequently asked questions and current pediatric health care information written by pediatric experts. Our team covers the latest from what to expect from the first visit to diagnosis and treatment.

Eye Care Video Library

Learn more about what to expect at the Pediatric Ophthalmologist.

Conditions

  • Amblyopia
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Congenital Cataract
  • Eye Burning, Itching and Discharge
  • Eye Emergencies
  • Eye Pain
  • Eyelid Bump
  • Eyelid Drooping
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Nearsightedness
  • Ptosis
  • Strabismus
  • Uveitis
  • Watery Eyes
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Ophthalmology Research

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Aphakic Intraocular Lens for Children

Richard P. Golden, MD, ophthalmologist and principal investigator at Nationwide Children’s, is surgically implanting the Artisan Aphakia Intraocular Lens into the eyes of children with dislocated lenses.

Aphakic Intraocular Lens for Children

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