Benefit Insights

Kids Eye Care of Maryland is the largest private practice pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus practice in Maryland and the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with modern, renovated, well equipped offices and dedicated technicians per doctor.  We currently have 5 pediatric ophthalmologists and one pediatric optometrist and are looking to add an additional residency trained medical pediatric optometrist, full-time or part-time.

Our practice has been a leader in clinical research since the late 1990s.  We use anti-myopia progression therapy of all types including dilute atropine and peripheral defocusing contact lenses.   We conduct amblyopia research including dichoptic therapy.  Dr. Glaser is one of the founding partners of AmblyopiaHome.

We have optical in all 3 offices.  We participate in journal clubs and professional meetings.

Our area features some of the best public schools in the country and a multi-cultural living environment served by three major airports!

Responsibilities include:

• Seeing patients with medical eye issues from infants to adolescent ages.
• Practicing medical only (no routine vision) pediatric optometry
• A potential to add on various contact lens services to align with doctor interest
• Working as part of a medical/ surgical team with children and adults with strabismus offering orthoptics and eye muscle surgery when indicated.   Our surgeons offer both hospital based and surgical center based procedures.
• Affiliation with local hospital for pediatric optometry services (minimal or no call).

Our ideal candidate would possess:

• Residency training in pediatric optometry, strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of experience with pediatric optometry is preferred but not required

Benefits include:

• Salary minimum $180k plus production bonus potentials
• Health insurance.
• Profit sharing and 401k matching.
• Family friendly hours.
• Growth opportunities within our highly respected, fast paced practice
• A collegial, collaborative environment