Program Description
This residency provides advanced clinical education in the diagnosis and management of eye and vision problems encountered in pediatric eye care.These include, but are not limited to: amblyopia, strabismus, ocular pathology, refractive errors, developmental delays and premature birth.
Program Mission Statement
The Residency Program in Pediatric Optometry at Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) provides qualified optometrists with advanced clinical education in the diagnosis and management of eye and vision problems encountered in pediatric eye care.
Program Content
- strengthen the resident's expertise in refractive disorders of infants and children
- enhance examination skills with pediatric patients
- strengthen the resident's expertise in the management of accommodative esotropia
- increase the resident's understanding of non-refractive strabismus and motility disorders
- expand the knowledge of diagnosing and treating amblyopia
- develop skills in presenting to other professionals
- develop critical assessments skill for journal articles and reviews
Stipend
$ 50,215
Contact Info:
Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO
Children's Mercy Hospital
Section of Ophthalmology
3101 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 960-8000
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted the Residency in Pediatric Optometry Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics the accreditation status of “Accredited.” Accredited is a classification granted to an educational program indicating that the program generally meets the Standards for accreditation. For more information, see the ACOE’s website or contact the ACOE at accredit@theacoe.org
Address: 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 800-365-2219
