Caring for little ones and their families is what we do. Our pediatric ophthalmologists, orthoptists and technicians work together with your primary care providers to deliver the best care from now and well into the future. The future is bright for you and your children here at UW Eye Clinics.
Meet our team
Yasmin S. Bradfield, MD
John W. Doolittle Pediatric Ophthalmology Professor
David M. Gamm, MD, PhD
Professor, Director of the McPherson Eye Research Institute
Alexander R. Miranda, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service Chief, Director of Informatics
Melanie Schmitt, MD
Assistant Professor, John W. and Helen Doolittle Professor
Terri L. Young, MD, MBA, FARVO
Chair, Peter A. Duehr Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Medical Genetics
Saving sight globally, and beyond
We not only address pediatric ophthalmic conditions with care and compassion, but also work with adults with strabismus. We understand, research and treat genetic diseases that affect your child’s vision from the time they are born, throughout their young lives and well into adulthood.
ORTHOPTISTS MAKE IT HAPPEN
What sets UW Health/UW Eye Care Clinics apart from other pediatric ophthalmology care centers is our dedicated team of orthoptists on staff. These specialized care providers take critical eye measurements, determine eye movements and provide the utmost in care to our littlest patients. Learn more about them by clicking below.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ARTICLE Orthoptist Connections Article Training Program
Recent articles and current pediatric-related clinical trials
Capillary Hemangioma Presenting as a Scleral Vascular Lesion in a Child.
Dec 01 2023
PubMed ID: 31503170 Author(s): Bradfield Y, Burkat CN, Albert DM, Potter HAD. Capillary hemangioma presenting as a scleral vascular lesion in a child. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Sep/Oct;35(5):e115-e116. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001443. PMID 31503170 Journal: Ophthalmic…
Read MoreComparative Intraoperative Anterior Segment OCT Findings in Pediatric Patients with and without Glaucoma.
Dec 01 2023
PubMed ID: 32672544 Author(s): Bradfield Y, Barbosa T, Blodi B, Tompson SW, McLellan GJ, Struck M, Young TL. Comparative intraoperative anterior segment OCT findings in pediatric patients with and without glaucoma. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2019 Jul…
Read MoreComparative Intraoperative Anterior Segment OCT Findings in Pediatric Patients with and without Glaucoma.
Dec 01 2023
PubMed ID: 32672544 Author(s): Bradfield Y, Barbosa T, Blodi B, Tompson SW, McLellan GJ, Struck M, Young TL. Comparative intraoperative anterior segment OCT findings in pediatric patients with and without glaucoma. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2019 Jul…
Read MoreImpact of Amblyopia on the Central Nervous System.
Dec 01 2023
PubMed ID: 33206009 Author(s): Miller NP, Aldred B, Schmitt MA, Rokers B. Impact of amblyopia on the central nervous system. J Binocul Vis Ocul Motil. 2020 Oct-Dec;70(4):182-192. doi: 10.1080/2576117X.2020.1841710. Epub 2020 Nov 18. PMID 33206009…
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Big Data, Big Results: UW Selected as Member of IRIS Registry Analytics Consortium
Sep 05 2023
The department is now a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS) Registry Analytics Consortium. This will allow the access to big data that has the potential to shape future scientific research.
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UW Provides Free Eye Care to Wisconsin’s Plain Communities
May 15 2023
As a pediatric ophthalmologist and inherited retinal disease specialist, Melanie Schmitt, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, identified a need for comprehensive eye care among Wisconsin’s Amish and Old Order Mennonite people, collectively called the Plain communities. This led to the creation of an eye clinic targeted to their needs.
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