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 top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Blocked Tear Duct, and Ocular Albinism.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2212 Emery St., Denton, TX 76201
321 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth, TX 76014
4200 W. University Dr Specialty Building, 3rd Floor, Prosper, TX 75078
129 Chandler Road, Keller, TX 76248
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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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Packwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Packwood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Packwood by calling their office at 817-529-9949. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Packwood a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric 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 Packwood specialize in?
While Dr. Eric 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.
Does Dr. Eric Packwood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Packwood has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Packwood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Packwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Packwood isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AlbinismDr. Packwood isAdvanced. Learn about Albinism.
- AmblyopiaDr. Packwood isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Packwood isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Packwood isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChalazionDr. Packwood isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Packwood isAdvanced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Packwood isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AniridiaDr. Packwood isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Axenfeld-Rieger SyndromeDr. Packwood isExperienced. Learn about Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Packwood isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Packwood isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BlepharitisDr. Packwood isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.