Primary Address
3959 Broadway Suite 501
New York City, N.Y. 10032
Secondary Address
155 East 72 Street
New York City, NY 10021
NY Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center
Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
Children’s Hospital of NY
212.305.5407
Pamela F. Gallin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Director Emeritus, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
What We Do
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Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
2-5% of adults have permanent vision loss because they were not diagnosed and treated as a child. It is imperative children have Vision Screening. Many kids have uneven refractive errors, and the brain shuts off the vision in one eye. This is reversible up until approximately the age of 9. For younger children, best vision is achieved more quickly than older children.
Esotropia (Crossed eye)
Esotropia comes in many varieties: including Congenital, Accomodative, Hyperopic (far sighted), A detailed assessment is made and followed by treatment. Treatment can include eye glasses, medications, bifocals and as a last resort - possible surgery.
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Exotropia (Eyes turning out)
A diagnosis is made to confirm the eye is structurally normal or abnormal An eye turned out is often intermittent and treatments can include glasses. Treatment can include observation over a long time. If diagnosis is other, then the child or adult will be observed. This is considered elective surgery if necessary.
Genetic
There are many diseases which have a genetic basis. These include Downs Syndrome, Albinism, and other Chromosomal abnormalities. Children with seizures or other neurological issues, Cerebral Palsy or other neuromuscular diseases should be screened. The eye forms in the first eight weeks in utero and Dr. Gallin is expert at diagnosing and treating. Kids are treated with kindness, patience,
and respect.
Pseudostrabismus
Pseudostrabismus generally occurs in infants and toddlers where the nasal bridge has not yet developed.
This is the optical illusion of eyes turned inward and is of great concern to new parents of babies. Nationally, half of the children under the age of one who are evaluated for crossing have this diagnosis. This is natural and common as the baby's nose has not yet developed and the skin that covers the nose side of the eyes provides the optical illusion of cross eyed.
Surgery
All pediatric surgery is done in the NY Presbyterian Children's Hospital (CHONY). Physically, genetically and emotionally challenged older children are supported at CHONY. All anesthesiologists are Board Certified in Pediatric Anesthesia.
Adult Eye Surgery is done in the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in a dedicated Eye Operating Room as same day Ambulatory Surgery.
Second Opinion | Referral
We provide second and third opinions for local, national and international patients. Complicated multi-physician interaction and referrals for every specialty include Pediatricians, Neurologists, Endocrinologists, Rheumatologists, and Ophthalmologists.
Medical Expert Witness
Possess the professional skills and experience to be qualified to testify on complex cases regarding Ophthalmic medical issues for Discovery and Trial cases.