OK. Maybe Columbia is not good.
I think the Castle-Connelly search would be good for finding someone close. If you want to talk more about clinics, write back.
I know nothing about Columbia Unversity other than that the head of that university is a fool.
JCH III MD
I am still thinking where I might go. I will choose by doctor, but is Columbia a good place?
The response from forum members is very helpful and should answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
JCH II MD
I would try Shepens in Boston (http://www.schepens.com) and Mass Eye and Ear (identified above), New England Eye Center (www.neec.com) , and OCB Boston (www.eyeboston.com). You can possible see a few in a couple of days visit if planned well.
I have seen Retina specialists and NEEC and OCB and have been impressed with both. MEEI may be a good bet for pediatric help as well.
Good luck and god bless.
I forgot to express that I am sorry that you have to worry about your children,s vision. I have only one child, and the sadness and anger, when her retinas detached, was overwhelming. No one had told me that she was at risk.At least her doctor caught it on a regular checkup.
I can only imagine the concern you must have. I hope you find an excellent doctor for them and for you, also.
Hi, I am a community leader here not a doctor. I have a lot of experience helping eye patients including myself. Welcome to our community.
There is Mass Eye at Harvard, but I am sure you want something closer. I have wondered about Columbia; good [ublication come put of there. Bascom Palmer in Florida is called the best by some. You could choose to search by doctor on Castle-Connelly.com, for a small fee. I think that's the best choice--searching by doctor.
My daughter detached at 18--both eyes. She is fine. I detached much later. One eye has lost 80% vision; the other eye is latticed. I had complications. This evening, I was going to look up the hereditary factors.
There is Mass Eye at Harvard, but I am sure you want something closer. I have wondered about Columbia; good [ublication come put of there. Bascom Palmer in Florida is called the best by some. You could choose to search by doctor on Castle-Connelly.com, for a small fee.
Dr. Hagan could post more suggestions. He knows a lot of doctors, of course.
Write back anytime.