The nationally recognized, fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists at Riley Children’s Health treat the full range of pediatric vision concerns from problems remedied only with eyeglasses to complex conditions that require sophisticated surgical procedures. Working with certified ophthalmic technicians, our physicians offer the most advanced eye care available to children, as well as adults with strabismus. OPHTHALMOLOGY
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
9 research publications in 2024
Ophthalmology clinical studies ■ Ophtec ARTISAN®intraocular lens for children unable to have an implantable lens ■ DEXTENZA®treatment after cataract surgery in children under age 5 (highest-enrolling site in the nation) ■ Oxygen therapy for the treatment of ROP ■ SYD-101 to stop the development of myopia in children ■ Ocumension to stop the development of myopia in children ■ Low-dose VEGF injection to prevent blindness from ROP ■ Noninvasive screening of infants to determine risk for neurologic vision loss and subsequent enrollment in early intervention to improve outcomes
Ophthalmology: May 2025 Refractive change at 5 years in the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study BMC Ophthalmology: May 2024 Efficacy of supplemental oxygen in reducing the need for laser or intravitreal bevacizumab in preterm infants with stage 2 retinopathy of prematurity Journal of AAPOS: April 2024 Comparing reactivation and retreatment for three doses of bevacizumab in type 1 retinopathy of prematurity Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: October 2024 Minimally invasive corneal neurotization: 10-year update in technique including novel donor transfer of the great auricular nerve American Journal of Ophthalmology: April 2024 Outcomes and complications five years after surgery for pediatric cataract associated with persistent fetal vasculature; Lead author: Kathryn M. Haider, MD
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Riley Children’s is one of the few centers in the nation offering corneal neurotization, a minimally invasive surgery in which nerves are redirected from other parts of the body to the cornea to treat neurotrophic keratopathy. > Learn more. ■ Retinoblastoma Program ■ Inherited Retinal Disease Program ■ Ocular Genetics Program ■ Neuro-Ophthalmology Program ■ Uveitis Program Specialized programs
Professional organization affiliations VICE PRESIDENT International Strabismus Association Derek T. Sprunger, MD SECRETARY-TREASURER International Strabismus Association David A. Plager, MD CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Kathryn M. Haider, MD SENIOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT, MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
■ Nationally known for treatment programs related to pediatric cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and strabismus ■ One of approximately 15 centers nationwide recognized for the treatment of intraocular retinoblastoma; comprehensive program includes intra-arterial chemotherapy
Our pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program is one of 43 such programs approved by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology.
■ One of the largest pediatric ophthalmology groups in the nation
■ More than 120 pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program graduates—the second-largest such alumni group in the nation
Orbis International Daniel E. Neely, MD
Riley Children’s has trained the second-largest number of fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists currently in practice in the United States.
For children (ages 0 to 3) with low vision, Riley Ophthalmology has a designated care coordinator who assists with early vision rehabilitation, music therapy and developmental preschool.
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1% Corneal neurotization
1% Glaucoma 1% Trauma
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52% Strabismus
Ophthalmology Inpatient Visits: 2022 – 2024
Ophthalmology Outpatient Visits: 2022 – 2024
Ophthalmology Procedures 2024
3% Anterior segment
4% Cataracts
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DIVISION CHIEF David A. Plager, MD Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Plager on Doximity.
4% Laser procedures
6% Exams under anesthesia
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8% Injections
12 board certified specialists
20% Oculoplastics
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