Dr. Emily Ceisler is a board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon who is the senior physician at Pediatric Ophthalmic Consultants, a private practice in Manhattan and Westchester County. She is frequently consulted for her expertise in diagnosis and treatment for complex patients from all over the world. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Dr. Ceisler received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Brown University followed by her MD from Harvard Medical School. She then completed her internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, ophthalmology residency at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital where she was a Heed fellow.
Dr. Ceisler has been named one of New York Super Doctors by the New York Times every year since the inception of the list in 2007. She has also been named a Top Doctor by New York Magazine as well as Castle Connolly every year since 2014 and has been awarded the distinction of being named to Exceptional Women in Medicine.
Dr. Ceisler is past president of the Greater New York Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus and an invited member of the Manhattan Ophthalmological Society. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Ceisler has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications, textbook chapters and is invited to lecture at numerous academic meetings. She has also been an invited speaker on podcasts and has shared her expertise internationally on medical missions.
Dr. Ceisler performs all of her pediatric and adult eye surgery at the NYU Langone Medical Center.
This week on MD for Moms, Dr. Carly Snyder interviews pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Emily Ceisler about all things related to children’s eye health. It is not uncommon for babies to have crossed eyes, a lazy eye, or difficulty focusing. For parents, it can be understandably concerning when a baby’s eyes seem unusual—but are these issues something to worry about, or will they resolve with time? The episode also explores eye concerns in older children, when kids should be evaluated for vision issues, how various conditions present, and what parents should watch for. This week’s MD for Moms offers helpful insights for parents of children of all ages.
It's time to talk about eye care for your children. Dr. Emily Ceisler is a board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon in a private practice in Manhattan. Emily has a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency in ophthalmology at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She performs pediatric eye surgery at NYU Medical Center and the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.
In this episode Dr. Ceisler covers a lot of ground. Things get technical when it comes to how to treat different forms of "lazy eye". She talks about the different ways to get kids comfortable when they have to wear glasses or even eye patches to school. A main takeaway is to remember to get your kids checked early.
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