Pediatric Eye Surgery & Vision Care (Ophthalmology)
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 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Pediatric Ophthalmology Programs
We offer specialized treatment programs for children with certain eye conditions, including:
- Cataracts
- Chronic dry eye syndrome
- Neurofibromatosis
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Childhood glaucoma
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
Eye Exams & Visual Screenings
Since many eye problems occur at an early age, it is important that your child receives eye examinations and visual screening tests. Vision problems can lead to visual loss, developmental problems and learning disabilities. We provide various visual screenings and eye exams for children.
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
Surendra Basti, MD
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology
Sudhi P. Kurup, MD
Ophthalmology Residency Site Director; Attending Physician, Ophthalmology
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
Kelly D. Laurenti, MD
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology
Bahram Rahmani, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology
Safa Rahmani, MD
Retina Specialist, Ophthalmology
David Ramirez, MD
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology
Jennifer L. Rossen, MD
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Clinical Practice Director
Noreen Shaikh, OD
Optometrist, Ophthalmology
Magdalena Stec, OD, FAAO
Doctor of Optometry, Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, Ophthalmology
Huizi Kelly Yin, OD, FAAO
Pediatric Optometrist, Ophthalmology
Hawke H. Yoon, MD
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology
Lawrence Kaufman, MD, PhD
Member, Children's Community Physicians Association
Zibute G. Zaparackas, MD
Member, Children's Community Physicians Association
Make an Appointment
We offer easy online scheduling for your child's ophthalmology needs.
Our Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lake Forest
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus
900 N. Westmoreland, Suite 110 (Bays Medical Office Building, 1st Floor)*
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
312.227.1010
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Skokie
3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076
312.227.5600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Schaumburg (Opening Fall 2025)
1895 Arbor Glen Boulevard
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
1.800.543.7362
Patient Request for Illinois State Eye Exam & Ocular Reports
Please complete the patient information portion of the requested form and be sure to sign the Consent of Parent or Guardian portion. After you have completed the patient information and signed the parent or guardian consent portion of the requested form, please fax to 312.227.9780.
Be sure to include instructions on where you would like the form(s) sent after it has been completed by our Clinical Staff. For example; if you would like for us to fax it to your child’s school, please include the name of the school name, attention and the fax number.
Ophthalmology News & Stories
Chicago's Top Doctors for Kids 2025
Several of Lurie Children's providers were recognized in Chicago Magazine Castle-Connolly Top Doctors 2025 list.
Improving Care for Children with Pediatric Cataracts
Lurie Children's launches a clinic for pediatric cataracts, using genetic testing to detect conditions like CTX early. Discover how this research improves diagnosis and treatment, preventing neurological issues.
Retina Specialists at Lurie Children’s Perform Illinois’ First Gene Therapy Eye Surgery with LUXTURNA®
Lurie Children’s Expertise in Surgical Care Recognized
Innovative Physician-Researcher Takes Helm of Division of Ophthalmology at Lurie Children’s
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.