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
7 questions to ask before your child gets general anesthesia
If your child needs surgery that will involve general anesthesia, it’s important to know that pediatric patients have unique needs. Their brains and bodies are still developing, and administering anesthesia to pediatric patients is […]
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What you should know about anesthesia for ear tube surgery
Ear tubes and other ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeries are among the most common requiring general anesthesia for children 1 to 3 years old and babies as young as 6 months. The procedure […]
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What is a neonatologist?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. are born prematurely. Premature births, also called preterm births, happen when a baby is born before 37 weeks […]
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Chest pain in children: When to take it seriously
More often than not, a child complaining of chest pain doesn’t suggest a serious problem. Children, young ones especially, aren’t very reliable when it comes to describing their own pain. “Most of the time, […]
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Spinach recall affects Indiana and Kentucky
Dole is voluntarily recalling bags and packages of baby spinach sold in 10 states, including Kentucky and Indiana. The company announced the recall Aug. 9 due to a random sample testing positive for salmonella. […]
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