Support Research at Akron Children's Vision Center
The vision experts at Akron Children’s specialize in the comprehensive evaluation, and cutting-edge treatment of eye disease and visual system disorders in infants, children, teens and adults. Dr. Faruk H. Örge, MD, MBA, FAAO, FAAP is seeking funding for a new project to bring knowledge and expertise of childhood eye conditions to ophthalmologists here and around the globe by creating virtual reality simulators to help equip providers with diagnostic capabilities as well as the knowledge and skills needed to treat these conditions, even for premature infants.
About Vision Center
This Akron Children's Center of Excellence features an experienced, skilled team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, ophthalmic techs, and scientists. They offer the latest in diagnostics and care for children with vision problems, no matter how simple or complex. Their advanced treatment for rare eye diseases, such as congenital nystagmus, draws patients from all over the world. Our team also specializes in caring for children with disabilities.
About Dr. Örge
Dr. Faruk H. Örge, MD, MBA, FAAO, FAAP, is the new director of Akron Children’s Vision Center and chair holder of the Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology. He brings nearly 30 years of clinical, academic and leadership experience in pediatric ophthalmology. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is also an active member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the International Strabismus Association. Prior to joining Akron Children’s, Dr. Örge served as director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and held the William R. and Margaret E. Althans Chair at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. He was also a professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. A leader in advancing pediatric eye care and education, Dr. Örge currently serves as vice president of AAPOS and chair of the Advisory Board of the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council. He is also editor-in-chief of the AAO’s Knight’s Templar Eye Foundation Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center, the world’s largest online educational platform for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Dr. Örge has authored more than 150 publications and has been recognized on regional and national Top Doctors lists. He holds multiple patents and has led innovations in ophthalmic telemedicine, surgical education and pediatric eye care technologies. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency and fellowship training at Indiana University. He also holds an executive MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and has completed additional leadership training through Harvard University and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.