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.
Mar 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 MoreImpact of Amblyopia on the Central Nervous System.
Mar 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…
Read MoreComparative Intraoperative Anterior Segment OCT Findings in Pediatric Patients with and without Glaucoma.
Mar 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.
Mar 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…
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Department Chair to be Honored at Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Nov 15 2022
Dr. Young, who is Chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been named a 2022-23 Outstanding Women of Color Awards recipient from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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University of Wisconsin on the Cutting Edge of Global Ophthalmology Curriculum
Oct 14 2022
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) is attracting attention at home and abroad for its global ophthalmology (GO) curriculum. Yasmin S. Bradfield, MD and Hannah Baker, MA presented the curriculum…
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