Pediatric Eye Surgery & Vision Care (Ophthalmology)

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Lurie Children’s Division of Ophthalmology provides world-class treatment and care for a full range of pediatric eye disorders, eye trauma and vision problems. The division consists of ten board-certified ophthalmologists with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and three optometrists with interests in pediatric care and low vision. Last year, the division offered care and consultations to approximately 17,910 patients and performed 829 surgeries.

We also have two optical shops for children, optical centers that provide specialty frames for kids that are both durable and fashionable. Learn more about the optical shops.

Approach

Our multidisciplinary approach to care leads us to work closely with physicians in a variety of other medical specialties since many childhood diseases and disorders often affect vision and the eye. The team collaborates with divisions across the medical center and works closely with longtime affiliates at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Division head Brenda L. Bohnsack, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Bohnsack's clinical interests include include diagnosis and management of congenital eye diseases and childhood glaucoma.

Nationally-Ranked Care

Lurie Children’s continues to be the #1 children's hospital in Illinois and is ranked in 9 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

Pediatric Eye Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric specialists treat many ophthalmologic conditions, including:

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Black Eye (Ecchymosis)

Blepharitis (Chalazion, Hordeolum/Stye)

Blocked Tear Ducts (Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction)

Blood inside the Eye (Hyphema)

Cataracts

Cellulitis

Chalazion

Chemical Burns of the Eye

Childhood Glaucoma

Congenital Eye Diseases

Conjunctivitis

Corneal Abrasions

Corneal Infection (Keratitis, Corneal Ulcer)

Crossed-Eyes (Strabismus)

Diabetic Retinopathy

Droopy Eyelid (Ptosis)

Eyelid Lacerations

Foreign Bodies in the Eyes

Keratitis

Keratoconus

Nystagmus

Orbital Fractures

Refractive Errors

Retinoblastoma

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Stye

Uveitis

Our Pediatric Eye Specialists

In addition to dedicated in-house staff members, the division includes several part-time subspecialists offering expertise in areas such as preverbal vision testing (TAC), ultrasonography, ophthalmic photography and electroretinogram (ERG) testing. All team members actively engage in clinical research, teaching and the practice of general pediatric ophthalmology.

Our team includes the following specialists:

Pediatric ophthalmic plastics consultant
Pediatric corneal consultant
Pediatric retina consultant
Optometrist
Certified ophthalmic medical technologist
Certified orthoptists
Certified ophthalmic assistants

Brenda L. Bohnsack, MD, PhD

Division Head, Ophthalmology; Member, Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation

Surendra Basti, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology

Sudhi P. Kurup, MD

Ophthalmology Residency Site Director; Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

Anne M. Langguth, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology

Janice Lasky Zeid, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Director, Fellowship Program; Medical Director, Ocular Tumors; Co-Director, Neurofibromatosis Program; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

Kelly D. Laurenti, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

Bahram Rahmani, MD, MPH

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

Safa Rahmani, MD

Retina Specialist, Ophthalmology; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

David Ramirez, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology

Jennifer L. Rossen, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Clinical Practice Director; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

Noreen Shaikh, OD

Optometrist, Ophthalmology

Magdalena Stec, OD, FAAO

Doctor of Optometry, Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, Ophthalmology; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation

Huizi Kelly Yin, OD, FAAO

Pediatric Optometrist, Ophthalmology