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Our patients will always come first. We also plan to strengthen our commitment to training the next generation of pediatric eye care professionals, advance world-class research and broaden the services we offer to families who rely on us.
With nearly 30 years of experience caring for kids’ eyes, Dr. Faruk Örge is known for his work in innovation, research and teaching — but it’s the everyday moments with patients that mean the most to him. He’s passionate about helping children see the world more clearly and bringing the very best eye care to families in northeast Ohio. Learn more about his vision for the future of pediatric eye care at Akron Children’s.
I was recently named the new director of Akron Children’s Vision Center and the Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology. There’s a tremendous need for pediatric eye care — not just in our region, but across the country and around the world. My goal is to grow our team and expand our clinical reach so we can continue providing the highest level of care, efficiently and without compromise. Our patients will always come first. We also plan to strengthen our commitment to training the next generation of pediatric eye care professionals, advance world-class research and broaden the services we offer to families who rely on us.
My father is a pediatric eye surgeon, so I had a great example to lead me into this career. I didn’t know if I wanted to be an ophthalmologist because of my father’s influence, but as soon as I entered my ophthalmology rotation in medical school, it simply felt like home. The dream became a reality thanks to many other mentors who helped me along the way. I wake up every day ready to do what I love.
I want every patient to feel safe, heard and taken care of ... and to leave our clinics with confidence that they are getting the best possible care for them and/or their loved ones.
I was born and raised in Turkiye (Turkey) and lived and studied in several cities. After I graduated from medical school, I moved to the U.S. as a research fellow at Indiana University and stayed on for the rest of my education.
I’m married and have two daughters, ages 25 and 21. I also have a 13-year-old dog, and our daughter’s two cats visit us often.
Dr. Örge, pictured here in Colombia, South America, examining local children that did not have the means to get medical care. Dr. Örge was in Colombia to speak at the Pan American Congress of Ophthalmology in May 2025.
Dr. Faruk Örge, director of Akron Children’s Vision Center, is dedicated to advancing pediatric eye care while keeping everyday moments with patients at the heart of his work.
I like to travel, learn new things (I try to pick up something new each year), be with loved ones and stay active.
The hugs I get from my patients always has been the highlight.
Personally, I’m proud of my daughters (that is mostly thanks to their mother and her endless support). I like to think I had some influence on them and their growth as well.
Professionally, I’m proud of the care I strive to provide every day — and of the teams I’ve helped build across the globe. I collaborate with experts on six continents from renowned institutions on a wide range of projects. Together, we’ve tackled challenging diseases, developed new ways to share knowledge that have transformed education worldwide, uncovered answers to complex conditions and created new technologies to fight childhood blindness. These efforts continue every day, and with the support of Akron Children’s, I look forward to expanding our reach even further.
Just be yourself, listen to your heart, find your passion/what you love and follow it. But dreams can only come true with grit, hard work, consistency and perseverance.
Just close your eyes and imagine a world without your sight. Think about how much we rely on our vision in everything we do. It’s a privilege to help change what could be a life “trapped in darkness” and bring clarity and light to a child’s world. As pediatric ophthalmologists, we have the chance to make a difference — one child at a time.
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