You're Looking at A Survivor
Pediatric Program
Today,
5-year-old Mallory sees the world
in a whole new light — thanks to a surgical procedure she received at Joe DiMaggio
Children’s Hospital.
Mallory was affected by a condition called strabismus, which only occurs in
about
4 percent of children. It is a visual defect where the eyes are misaligned,
typically resulting in reduced vision and lack of depth perception.
Mark Dorfman, MD, Chief of Pediatric Surgery
and pediatric ophthalmologist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, performed
surgery to correct the misalignment. “Dr. Dorfman explained all the details
about the procedure, so we were well prepared,” says Mallory’s mom.
With her vision corrected, Mallory can now set
her sights on the things she loves most. She’s a star student at Hollywood
Hills Elementary and enjoys caring for her many household pets with her older
sister, Madison.
The American Optometric Association recommends a comprehensive eye examination for children before 6 months and again at age 3. For more information about the Pediatric Program, call Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at (954) 987-2000.
For referral to a physician for your child, please call Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Physician Referral Service toll-free at (866) JDCH-DOC. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
