The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is an international referral center for children with complex eye diseases and is the only program of its kind in the United States with expertise in virtually every pediatric ophthalmologic subspecialty.
Working in six separate institutes, its physician-scientists are helping children to see every day through the latest medical and surgical treatments, as well as cutting-edge research that will change the lives of families across the globe.
About The Vision Center
We are an international referral center known for friendly environment for children with all forms of eye disease.
We are the only program in the nation with expertise in virtually every pediatric ophthalmologic subspecialty.
Through our use of the latest medical diagnostic protocols, surgical treatments, and cutting-edge research, we treat a range of complex eye diseases in infants to young adults.
For Parents and Families
Eye Health Guide
Learn all about the eye and access resources that will help you keep your child's eyes healthy now and for years to come.
Know the Glow
By sharing these stories virtually, The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is leveraging the power of e-mail and social networks to empower parents with information they can use while looking through their child's photos. Learn More
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Our Patients' Stories
An entire issue of our hospital's Imagine Magazine is filled with stories of patients treated by The Vision Center, an international referral center known for a friendly environment for children with all forms of eye diseases. Download Imagine Magazine
Commonly Treated Conditions
Physicians provide consultations and care management for pediatric ophthalmology conditions listed below. Physician expertise is divided by the Institutes of The Vision Center.
The Retina Program
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Retinoblastoma
- Coats Disease
- Retinal Detachment
- Hereditary Retinal Degeneration
The Cornea Program
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Peter's Anomaly
- Anisometropia
- Refractive Surgery
- Corneal Transplants
The Eye Birth Defects Program
- Hydrocephalus
- Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
- Coloboma
- Hypopituitarism
- Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
- Septo-Optic Dysplasia
- Aniridia
- Morning Glory Syndrome
The Orbit and Eye Movement Program
- Strabismus
- Esotropia
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Amblyopia
- Pseudostrabismus
- Extraocular Muscles
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Adult Strabismus
The Vision Development Program
- Strabismus
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Surgery
- Myopia
- Hypermetropia
- Astigmatism
- Anisometropia
- Presbyopia
The Eye Technology Program
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Intracranial Pressure Monitor
- Preferential Looking Test
Programs
- Children's Optical
- Contact Lens Program
- Cornea Program
- Eye Birth Defects Program
- Eye Technology Program
- Orbit & Eye Movement Program
- Retina Program
- Retinoblastoma Program
- Vision Development Program
In the News
Our physicians are making news in Southern California and beyond. Below are links to the latest news outlets carrying our stories.
- Back-to-School Eye Tips: Are Your Child's Eyes Ready for the Classroom
- Eye Surgeon Returns to Armenia to Save Sight in Premature Infants
- South LA Girl Blinded in Right Eye by Illegal Fireworks
- Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and Autism: Common Features of Spectrum Diseases
Video
- "Imagine" TV Special - Know the Glow
- Treating Children's Cataracts
- Contact Lenses for Children
- USC Draws Inspiration from Jake Olson
- The Doctors Television Show - ONH Stem Cell Therapy
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Family Story
- Health Forum Feature on (ONH)
- "Imagine" TV Special - Retina Institute
- Cornea Transplants in Children
Audio
Recent Press Releases
- 'Know About the Glow' Campaign Aims to Stop Deadly Eye Disease in Children by Educating Parents
- Vision Center Eye Doctor Expands Pediatric Care to Beverly Hills Residents
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $1 Million Grant to Begin Clinical Trials on Eye Reservoir for Cancer Drug Delivery
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles Eye Surgeon Returns to Armenia to Save Sight in Premature Infants
- See More in the Newsroom
News Stories
Pasadena Star Magazine
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Opens Outpatient Center in Arcadia
November 16, 2010
Parents Magazine
Summer Eye Soothers
August 2010
Fox News
Treating Children's Cataracts
April 15, 2010
Ocular Surgery News
Episcleral Drug Reservoir Poised to Enter Phase I/II Clinical Trials
October 10, 2009
Medical Device Daily
A Tiny Silicone Cup Improves Drug Delivery for Eye Diseases
August 5, 2009
DOTmed News
Experimental Silicone Cup: Breakthrough for Eye Disease Patients
August 13, 2009
Health-e Blog
When the Visit Gets Tough, Getting Your Child Through Doctors Appointments
June 10, 2010
Eye Exams: What to Expect
June 1, 2009
Early Detection and Treatment is Key for Cross Eyes
March 3, 2009
Ocular Surgery News
Surgeon calls for retina specialists to become advocates for Retinopathy of Prematurity patients
January 23, 2009
Doheny View
Fall/Winter 2008
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La Canada Flintridge Outlook
Local Doctor Focuses on Children's Vision
October 2, 2008
Health Forum Feature on Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH)
April 12, 2008
National Public Radio
Doctor: China's Stem-Cell Therapy for Kids is Risky
March 19, 2008
Ocular Surgery News
Physician explains challenges of diagnosing retinoblastoma
November 15, 2007
Research
Support Our Research
If you are interested in any Vision Center research initiatives, we would be glad to discuss our passions and findings with you.
We value the breakthroughs that have resulted in the work of our research-physicians and look forward to sharing our mission.
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Cornea Institute Research
At the Cornea Institute, we pursue an energetic research agenda designed to benefit children with a wide range of corneal disorders and advance the state of knowledge in this field.
For Cornea related published research, visit the bio for Bibiana Jin Reiser, MD.
Eye Birth Defects Institute Research
The Eye Birth Defects Institute treats and studies congenital diseases that result in anatomic abnormalities of the eye and optic nerve. It is conducting the largest clinical study in the world to determine outcomes and risk factors involved with optic nerve hypoplasia.
For Eye Birth Defects published research, visit the bios for:
- Mark S. Borchert, MD
- Cassandra Fink, MPH
- Pamela Garcia-Filion, MPH
Eye Technology Institute Research
In collaboration with the world-renowned Jet Propulsion Laboratory and The California Institute of Technology, we endow the utmost reliable resources possible for pediatric eye care and unite with award winning technology specialists and researchers.
For Eye Technology published research, visit the bio for Mark S. Borchert, MD.
Orbit & Eye Movement Institute Research
The Orbit & Eye Movement Institute is dedicated to studying the most effective methods for detecting ocular and muscle conditions, such as the usefulness of red reflex testing, to find eye disease in children.
For Orbit & Eye Movement published research, visit the bio for Angela N. Buffenn, MD, MPH.
Retina Institute Research
Our commitment to research in the Retina Institute has led to the development of new knowledge about complex retinal diseases and solutions for the children affected by them.
For Retina published research, visit the bio for:
Vision Development Research
The Vision Development Institute is dedicated to helping children with conditions that affect the normal development of vision by studying interactions between both eyes at the level of the brain’s visual areas and in finding better ways to recognize which children are at greatest risk for future vision problems.
To find research published by our team members, visit the bio of Kristina Tarczy-Hornoch, MD, DPhil.
Our Locations
The Vision Center is open at our Sunset Campus for your child's ophthalmology needs. Call 323-361-2347 to make an appointment.
Ophthalmology services are offered at a number of our Specialty Care Centers:
We also have an office at:
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group: Encino Ophthalmology
5400 Balboa Blvd. Suite 131
Encino, CA 91316
818-783-9700
NOTE: This location is across the street from the Specialty Care Center of Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The Ophthalmology office is in the 3 story mirrored building on the EAST side of Balboa Blvd.
