Meet the Norton Children’s Ophthalmology Team
Norton Children’s pediatric ophthalmologists treat all ocular (eye) conditions in children. We provide a broad spectrum of services for children and teens, from routine eye exams and evaluations to complex care for conditions such eye cancer.
Collaboration with UofL Physicians for Your Child’s Care
We work with providers from UofL Physicians to provide skilled care for your child. Norton Children’s Hospital serves as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Louisville School of Medicine. These doctors are professors and active researchers helping to advance medical care with clinical research and education.
Pediatric Ophthalmologists
Peggy J.H. Fishman, M.D.
Pediatric Optometrists
Nicholas J. Silvestros, OD
Kara Tison, OD
Baby elephant’s name to be unveiled by toddler with a new heart
In Eli Alexander’s 23 months of life, he has overcome a congenital heart defect with the help of a heart transplant. His family has taken to comparing his strength and bravery to an elephant’s. It […]
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Courageous Clay gets his heart transplant follow-up visits closer to home in Bowling Green
Nicole Pendino has a courageous son. In fact, his nickname is “Courageous Clay.” Many members of his hometown community in Bowling Green, Kentucky, have rallied around him over the past 12 years. In 2017 when […]
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What is RSV in children?
You’re in line for day care pickup and discover that your child’s classmate has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis. What does this mean for your child? Your pediatrician’s office is closed, and you’re unsure of […]
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What’s the difference between elephant and human child development?
We love babies of all kinds at Norton Children’s. Mikki, the Louisville Zoo’s 33-year-old African elephant, gave birth Aug. 2 to a bull calf. Mikki’s pregnancy lasted 22 months (651 days). The soon-to-be named calf […]
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How to prevent bullying
About 20% of students ages 12 to 18 experience some kind of bullying, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics. The highest numbers of students who are bullied are made […]
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