Valerie Russell, PA-C is the first physician assistant at Akron Children’s Vision Center. Passionate about caring for children and providing exceptional care, Valerie is excited to further Akron Children’s mission by joining the ophthalmology team. The Vision Center, an Akron Children’s Center of Excellence, specializes in the comprehensive evaluation, coordinated care and cutting-edge treatment of […]
Dr. Richard Hertle, director of pediatric ophthalmology, set to retire from Akron Children’s
After fifteen years of service at Akron Children’s, Dr. Richard Hertle, director of pediatric ophthalmology, Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Pediatric Ophthalmologist will be retiring. Dr. Hertle came to Akron in 2010 to grow the Pediatric Ophthalmology service after six years as the chief of pediatric ophthalmology and […]
Can kids get glaucoma?
Glaucoma isn’t just for older adults, kids can get it, too. Children can inherit it from a parent, or they could develop it from an injury, disease, eye surgery or medication side effect. It’s rare for kids to have glaucoma, but for those that do get it there’s good news. While there’s no cure for […]
Early diagnosis helps Rory see clearly
Rory Flanagan probably doesn’t remember much about her strabismus surgery when she was just 18 months old, but her mom sure does. In the midst of feeling anxious about the big day, her mom remembers the calm, caring environment they found at the Akron Children’s Outpatient Surgery Center and the expert care Rory received, and […]
Honoring a legacy – $1 million gift celebrates Dr. Robert “Boomer” Burnstine
Dr. Robert “Boomer” Burnstine believed in taking care of and doing right by others – from his family and friends to his patients and employees. For nearly 40 years, the visionary founder of pediatric ophthalmology at Akron Children’s helped care for and treat countless children with eye diseases and visual system disorders. On Feb. 4, […]
