The Division of Ophthalmology at Children's Memorial Hospital consists of four full-time members: Dr. Marilyn B. Mets, Dr. Janice Lasky Zeid , Dr. Bahram Rahmani and Dr. Hawke Yoon — and several part-time subspecialists with specific areas of expertise. We provide state-of-the-art treatment for pediatric eye problems and strabismus in both children and adults. All physicians are board-certified ophthalmologists with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology. Our tertiary referral center cares for all pediatric eye problems, including conditions such as strabismus (misaligned eyes), nasolacrimal duct obstruction, cataracts, glaucoma, eye manifestations of intrauterine infections, such as toxoplasmosis, ocular oncology such as retinoblastoma, and electrophysiologic testing in children and adults.
Dr. Gary Lissner, a consultant in pediatric ophthalmic plastics, sees patients periodically at Children's Memorial as well. Betty Anne Haldi, CO, Lisa Hartemayer, CO, COMT and Marianne Mottier, CO, COMT , provide comprehensive orthoptic evaluations and treatment, and Marianna Sandu, COMT, and Dina Johnson COA, provide preverbal vision testing (TAC) and visual fields.
Why is eye care so important?
Normal vision is one of life's most precious gifts. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, many sight-threatening diseases, if detected early, can be cured or treated to prevent, or slow, the progression of any vision loss.
The most important preventive step is receiving routine examinations by a qualified eye care professional. Children should receive their first comprehensive eye examination before the age of four, unless a specific condition or history of family childhood vision problems warrants an earlier examination.