The 20 Best Strabismus Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Strabismus near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlene Drack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Drack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Brown Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Strabismus, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Olson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Olson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, and Congenital Cataract.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pavlina Kemp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kemp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Coloboma of Iris, and Vitrectomy.

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    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Thurtell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thurtell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alina Dumitrescu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dumitrescu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Albinism, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Strabismus, and Brown Syndrome.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Neurology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Neurology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qiang Zhang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carbuncle, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Movement Disorders, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Chung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Kardon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kardon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Horner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tina Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blocked Tear Duct, Strabismus, Ptosis, and Aniridia.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Experienced in Strabismus

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay De Andrade is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. De Andrade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Oetting is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Oetting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emma Hartness is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hartness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Eye Disease, Fuchs Dystrophy, Graves Disease, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Experienced in Strabismus

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Iowa City Plc

    2629 Northgate Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Bloomberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bloomberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Iowa City PLC.

    2629 Northgate Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Watts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Watts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Strabismus?

    Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as "crossed eyes."

    When should I see a Strabismus doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Strabismus doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Strabismus doctors near Iowa City, IA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Strabismus doctors near Iowa City, IA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Strabismus doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Strabismus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Strabismus doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Strabismus doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Strabismus doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Strabismus doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Strabismus doctors near Iowa City, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Strabismus doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Strabismus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Strabismus doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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