Why Pediatric Opthalmology?

As a pediatric ophthalmologist, you play a critical role in the early diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions in children. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and their families. Pediatric ophthalmology offers professional flexibility and work life balance. In this field, you are the subspecialist, surgeon, and primary eye care provider.

Enjoy a fulfilling career with the freedom to shape your path of practice all while earning an excellent living.

Hear From Real Pediatric Ophthalmologists About Their “Why”

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“Pediatric Ophthalmology is the ‘heart’ of ophthalmology”
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Dr. Hawke H. Yoon, Attending Physician of Ophthalmology at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
PRIVATE PRACTICE
“The earning potential was much higher than I was led to believe…”
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Dr. David Skanchy, Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Eye Specialists
ACADEMIC
“It’s Always Fun”
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Dr. Honey Herce, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine | Texas Children’s Hospital
ACADEMIC
“Wherever you go, you will feel valued, you will feel needed…”
Dr. Ajay Soni
Dr. Ajay Soni, Ophthalmologist, PennState Health
PRIVATE PRACTICE
“Every day is a pleasure”
Dr. Danielle Ledoux
Dr. Danielle Ledoux, Ophthalmologist, Specialized Pediatric Eye Care & Adult Strabismus

Did You Know?

Pediatric ophthalmologists earn more annually, on average, than general ophthalmologists according to the 2025 AAPOS Socioeconomic Committee Benchmarking Survey!

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Are you pursuing a career in ophthalmology? Maybe you are about to embark on a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship! Gain guidance from an expert in the field through the AAPOS’ Pediatric Ophthalmology Mentoring Program (POM). We'll work to match you with a member of our network based on your practice (academic or private), geographic area, subspecialty interests, and other factors that are important to you as you pursue pediatric ophthalmology.

Apply for Mentorship in Pediatric Ophthalmology

WANT TO CHAT?

Curious about what it’s really like to be a pediatric ophthalmologist? Connect with a member of the AAPOS Recruitment Taskforce for an honest conversation about training, mentoring, away rotations, and what it’s like to work with kids’ eye health.

Send us a message and we’ll work with you to set a time that works. Contact the leaders of our recruitment taskforce, Charline Boente at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indiana or Michelle Cabrera of Seattle Children's Hospital.

Get in touch at info@aapos.org.

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