University of Rochester Eye Institute
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Matthew Gearinger, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
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Dr. Gearinger’s passion for improving the vision of children is the driving force behind his daily research and clinical practice. At the Eye Institute’s pediatric wing, he treats patients suffering from a variety of conditions ranging from pink eye, blocked tear ducts and blurred vision to strabismus, pediatric glaucoma and congenital cataracts. He has performed surgery on infants as young as one week old as well as treated adults with misaligned eyes.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gearinger is committed to developing innovative treatments for challenging pediatric cases including amblyopia, pediatric optic nerve disorders and retinopathy of prematurity. As a strong proponent of translational research he is the forefront of delivering promising new therapies to children through his involvement in trials and nationwide studies.
Dr. Gearinger received his medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1997. He completed his internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1998; a residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2001; and a fellowship at Duke University, Durham, N.C., in 2002. Prior to coming to Rochester, he returned to Pittsburgh to work in private practice.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigation Group and American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Conditions Treated:
Amblyopia
Pediatric Cataracts/Glaucoma
Adult Strabismus
Dr. Gearinger is now accepting new patients at our Strong Memorial Hospital offices.
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