Pediatric Ophthalmology

Offering Comprehensive Vision Care for Children, from Routine Eye Exams to Corrective Surgeries

The SLUCare Physician Group pediatric ophthalmologists at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis provide comprehensive care for children with eye and vision disorders. Our comprehensive team includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, oculoplastic surgeons, and orthoptists committed to providing the highest quality eye care for your child.

Conditions We Treat

We treat a variety of disorders that range from more common conditions like misaligned or crossed eyes to rarer conditions like cataracts or glaucoma. Your primary care physician may refer you to our team for:

• Cataracts
• Corneal disorders
• Crossed eyes (Strabismus)
• Droopy eyes (Ptosis)
• Eye patching therapy
• Failed vision screenings
• Glaucoma
• Glasses for kids
• Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
• Masses or tumors around the eyes
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Retinal conditions
• Styes
• Tear duct issues
• Thyroid associated eye disease
• Other ophthalmologic issues related to systemic disease
• Eye trauma
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Tear duct obstruction

Our experts have extensive experience performing the following procedures:

• Surgical alignment of the eyes
• Pediatric cataract surgery
• Tear duct surgery
• Surgery to correct droopy eyelids
• Surgical drainage of chalazia
• Retinal laser surgery

Recognized as experts in their field, our team of specialists has trained more residents in ophthalmology than any other program in the country. You can trust  that you are getting the most comprehensive, advanced care when you choose Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital for your child’s eye care. Request a pediatric ophthalmology appointment online or to schedule by phone, call 314-268-4010.