Illinois College of Optometry Residency in Pediatric Optometry

Category:
Pediatric Optometry

School Affiliation:
Illinois College of Optometry

Residency Location:
Illinois Eye Institute

3241 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-949-7336
Fax:

Coordinator:
Dr. Christine Allison - callison@ico.edu
Residency Director:
Stephanie Messner, O.D. - smessner@ico.edu

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

This accredited program provides advanced clinical experience in binocular vision and pediatric optometry. The residency offers a special opportunity to develop expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the following: strabismus and amblyopia; non-strabismic binocular vision disorders; accommodative and ocular motility disorders; vision-related learning problems; and vision care for infants, children, head trauma patients, and those with special needs. The resident has an opportuntiy to provide vision care to a large number of patients from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Other clinical responsibilities include rotations in the Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care at the Illinois Eye Institute and the Infant Welfare Clinic.

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