Eric A. Packwood
Expertise in
38
conditions

Dr. Eric A. Packwood

Ophthalmology
321 South Henderson Street, 
Fort Worth, TX 
Expertise in
38
conditions
321 South Henderson Street, 
Fort Worth, TX 

Overview

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Eric Packwood graduated from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, where he was active with campus leadership and medical mission work.

Dr. Packwood pursued his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University, where he served as chief resident and was selected as the Outstanding Resident in 1999, and completed his pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus fellowship at Washington University. He moved to Fort Worth in 2000.

Recognized as a “Super Doctor” in Texas Monthly, a “Best Doctor for Your Child” in D Magazine and a “Top Doc” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Packwood is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. He also performs medical mission work for underprivileged children, has published several peer-reviewed articles and has served as an investigator on multiple clinical trials.

Dr. Packwood treats all pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He is highly experienced in the treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, trauma, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, and ptosis.

Dr. Packwood is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Blocked Tear Duct, and Ocular Albinism.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

St. Louis University

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in TX

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Pediatric Eye Specialists Llp
321 South Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Packwood has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Blepharitis
Ptosis
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Glaucoma
Chalazion
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Congenital Cataract
Amblyopia
Keratoconus

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Total Publications

Medical Student Awareness of Pediatric Ophthalmology as a Potential, Future Vocation.
Medical Student Awareness of Pediatric Ophthalmology as a Potential, Future Vocation.
Journal: Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Published: July 30, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric A. Packwood is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Eric A. Packwood specialize in?

While Dr. Eric A. Packwood is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and Blocked Tear Duct. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Yes. Dr. Eric A. Packwood has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Eric A. Packwood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Eric A. Packwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-529-9949 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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