Children's Hospital Boston 300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
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Clinical Services:
Ophthalmology
For a child with a vision problem, no matter how simple or complex, Children's Hospital Boston offers the latest and best in diagnostics and care. The Department of Ophthalmology at Children's is the largest group of full-time practicing pediatric ophthalmologists in the United States.

Children and families come from around the world to our Eye Center for the most advanced vision testing, diagnostics and treatment available for of all types of visual impairments.

Our world-class pediatric ophthalmologists lead in research that is advancing the way eye conditions are diagnosed and treated, and have pioneered specialized diagnostic and surgical techniques for babies and children.

What's New
Danielle Ledoux, MD Dr. Ledoux Joins Staff
In December, newly appointed faculty member, Danielle Ledoux, MD, will begin accepting patients at our Boston, Waltham and Peabody offices. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 355-6401 or go to Request an Appointment.
In the Spotlight
Medford Optical at Waltham Medford Optical at Waltham
The Department of Ophthalmology has teamed up with Medford Optical to bring you Medford Optical at Waltham. Located on 9 Hope Avenue in Waltham, MA, we offer excellent selection and quality care for child and adult patients and their families. The optical shop can be reached at 781-216-1444.
Our Specialties
  • Strabismus (misaligned or "crossed" eyes)
  • Amblyopia (lazy eye)
  • Strabismus in adults including eye muscle problems related to thyroid disease, stroke, injuries, and cancer
  • Cataracts in babies and children
  • Traumatic eye injuries
  • Retinopathy of prematurity
  • Retina disorders that lead to vision loss
  • Juvenile glaucoma
  • Hemangiomas and lymphangiomas of the eye and orbit
  • Ptosis (droopy eyelids)
  • Tearing eyes
  • Infections and inflammations of the eye and orbit
  • Eye tumors (retinoblastoma)
  • Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
Contact Information
Phone 617-355-6401
Address 300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
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In the News...
Image Detecting Preschoolers at Risk for Vision Loss
A simple 3-second test may enable doctors to identify amblyopia earlier, thanks to ophthalmologists at Children's Hospital Boston...
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