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
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 ■ Low-dose VEGF injection to prevent blindness from ROP ■ Ocumension to stop the development of myopia in children ■ Noninvasive screening of infants to determine risk for neurologic vision loss and subsequent enrollment in early intervention to improve outcomes
■ Corneal Neurotization Program ■ Inherited Retinal Disease Program ■ Ocular Genetics Program ■ Uveitis Program Specialized programs
Professional organization affiliations CO-VICE CHAIR International Strabismus Association Derek T. Sprunger, MD SECRETARY-TREASURER International Strabismus Association David A. Plager, MD SENIOR MEDICAL CONSULTANT, MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Our pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program is one of 43 such programs approved by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology.
TOP DISTINCTIONS
■ Nationally known for treatment programs related to pediatric cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and strabismus
■ One of the few centers in the nation offering corneal neurotization, a minimally
Riley Children’s has trained the second- largest number of
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.
invasive surgery in which nerves are redirected from other parts of the body to the cornea to treat neurotrophic keratopathy
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists currently in practice in the United States.
Orbis International Daniel E. Neely, MD
Ophthalmology Glaucoma: November 2025 Glaucoma management in Sturge-Weber Syndrome using the Delphi Process Ophthalmology: May 2025 Refractive change at 5 years in the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study
VICE CHAIR, BYLAWS COMMITTEE American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Kathryn M. Haider, MD RECRUITMENT TASK FORCE CHAIR American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Charline S. Boente, MD MEMBER, PROGRAM COMMITTEE American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Kathryn M. Haider, MD
Ophthalmology: January 2026 Cystic peripapillary staphyloma Case Reports in Genetics: May 2025
Ophthalmology Procedures 2025
0.3% Corneal neurotization
Pathogenic deep intronic variant in CNGB3 identified from whole-genome sequencing in an unsolved case of patient affected with achromatopsia Journal of Neurosurgery, Case Lessons: April 2025 Reversible abducens nerve palsy following cranial vault expansion in the setting of multisutural craniosynostosis: Illustrative case The American Journal of Case Reports: October 2025 Novel variant of RARB gene in familial isolated ocular coloboma: A case report American Journal of Ophthalmology: August 2025 A narrative medicine approach to navigating barriers to the diagnosis of pediatric neurotrophic keratopathy Cornea: June 2026 “Pinch test” facilitates donor sensory nerve selection before corneal neurotization for neurotrophic keratopathy
1.2% Trauma
2.7% Glaucoma
4.9% Injections
53% Strabismus
5.2% Laser procedures
DIVISION CHIEF Kathryn M. Haider, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Haider on Doximity.
5.4% Cataracts
5.6% Anterior segment
16.1% Oculoplastics
10 board certified specialists
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5.6% Exams under anesthesia
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