UPMC Eye Center
Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, as part of the UPMC Eye Center,
provides examination, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment
of ocular, eye movement, and vision system disorders in neonates, infants,
and children.
Conditions for which patients are referred include:
- strabismus – a condition in which the eyes are out of line relative
to one another
- nystagmus – involuntary, usually side-to-side
movements of the eyeballs that often accompanies other vision problems
- amblyopia – weakness of one eye that is often referred
to as lazy eye
- refractive errors – nearsightedness, farsightedness, and
astigmatism
- pediatric cataracts – a build-up of material on the lens
of the eye
- pediatric glaucoma, a build-up of fluid within the eye
- craniofacial syndromes such as tumors and abnormally shaped skulls
- retinopathy of prematurity – a degenerative condition of
the retina
- eye and vision disorders associated with genetic diseases and diseases
of metabolism, the nervous system, and immune system
Consultation of adult patients with strabismus and eye movement disorders
are also provided by our service at the UPMC Eye Center.
Referral Requirements
To ensure that all insurance requirements are met, patients
should make sure that the appropriate referrals are in place before
making an appointment with our physicians. Referrals for patients
enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization
from the insurance provider and primary care physician. All necessary
referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s
visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please
call the office number listed.
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Main Campus
Main Tower, Second Floor, Room 2950
Phone: 412-692-8940
Fax: 412-692-7220
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