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On today's Ask Dr Jessica podcast, the guest is Dr Anya Sebring, pediatric ophthalmologist extraordinaire!   In this episode we discuss the most common questions that arise in children--we discuss the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist,  normal vision development from infancy and beyond (4:52), how to protect our kids eyes (8:52),  kids & glasses & time outdoors (11:50), styes (17:54), conjunctivitis or red eyes (25:00-32:28), blocked tear ducts (32:30-38:25)  and more!

Dr. Anya Trumler-Sebring was awarded her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she subsequently completed an Internship in Internal Medicine and a Residency in Ophthalmology. She then completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the University of California San Diego, followed by a second Fellowship in Pediatric Glaucoma and Anterior Segment at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

She spent 5 years practicing Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, MD.

Her specialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adult strabismus, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma and children with ocular disease. She also practices comprehensive pediatric and adolescent eye care.

She is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Trumler-Sebring has authored and co-authored numerous textbook chapters and research articles regarding pediatric cataracts, glaucoma and strabismus.

To schedule a visit with her, please call 805-495-0458
Or visit the website: for Miramar Eye Specialists

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