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
Our pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program is one of 43 such programs approved by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Riley Children’s has trained the second-largest number of fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists currently in practice in the United States. Ophthalmology clinical studies ■ Pediatric Cataract Surgery Outcomes Registry (CO2) ■ Randomized trial of low-dose bevacizumab versus laser for type 1 ROP ■ Bevacizumab treatment for posterior ROP ■ Ophtec ARTISAN®intraocular lens for children unable to have an implantable lens ■ DEXTENZA®treatment after cataract surgery in children under age 3 (highest-enrolling site in the nation) ■ SYD-101 to stop the development of myopia in children RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
DIVISION CHIEF David A. Plager, MD Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Plager on Doximity.
PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
Specialized programs ■ Retinoblastoma Program ■ Inherited Retinal Disease Program ■ Ocular Genetics Program
■ 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
13 board certified specialists
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Riley Children’s is the only center in Indiana— and one of the few regionally—to treat complex pediatric eye diseases and conditions.
1% Trauma
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS JAMA Ophthalmology: August 2023 Complications Occurring Through 5 Years Following Primary Intraocular Lens Implantation for Pediatric Cataract Cornea: March 2023 Bilateral Corneal Neurotization for Ramos-Arroyo Syndrome and Developmental Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Case Report and Literature Review Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: December 2023 Minimally Invasive Corneal Neurotization (MICN): 10-Year Update in Technique and Lessons Learned Including Novel Donor Transfer of the Great Auricular Nerve American Journal of Ophthalmology: November 2023 Outcomes and Complications 5 Years After Surgery for Pediatric Cataract Associated With Persistent Fetal Vasculature
1% Glaucoma
51% Strabismus
3% Laser procedures 5% Anterior segment
■ One of the largest pediatric ophthalmology groups in the nation
5% Cataracts
Ophthalmology Procedures 2023
7% Injections
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.
19% Oculoplastics
8% Exam under anesthesia
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Professional organization affiliations SECRETARY-TREASURER International Strabismus Association David A. Plager, MD
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Ophthalmology Inpatient Visits: 2021 – 2023
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CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Kathryn M. Haider, MD SENIOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT, MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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