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Dr. Maryam Ahmed Naqvi is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for children with eye and vision problems as well as adults with strabismus. Families appreciate her calm, practical approach—she explains findings in plain language, demonstrates home therapies when appropriate, and outlines step-by-step plans for glasses, patching, or surgery. She also offers cataract care and coordinates with pediatricians and therapists to support visual development. Dr. Naqvi completed medical school and ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati, followed by fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She provides comprehensive evaluations for alignment problems, amblyopia, refractive errors, blocked tear ducts, and infections, and offers adult strabismus surgery to improve alignment and comfort. Her goal is a reassuring, efficient visit that leaves families clear on next steps and confident in the plan.

Dr. Hersh Varma is a neuro-ophthalmologist who helps patients navigate vision problems that intersect the eyes and brain. He is known for a careful, puzzle-solving approach—listening closely to each history, performing a thorough exam, and explaining findings in plain language. When appropriate, he offers surgical correction for ocular misalignment and works closely with colleagues in neurology, neurosurgery and pediatrics to coordinate advanced imaging, testing, and care. Dr. Varma completed medical school and ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, serving as chief resident, followed by fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology/strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology. His clinical interests include optic nerve disorders, optic neuritis and atrophy, nystagmus, amblyopia, and complex ocular motility problems such as strabismus and diplopia. He is passionate about education and lifelong learning and enjoys partnering with patients and families to build a clear plan forward.

Dr. Aya Farag is a pediatric ophthalmologist and pediatric glaucoma specialist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. She cares for children from infancy through adolescence, evaluating vision development and treating conditions that affect alignment, clarity, and comfort. Families value her calm, kid-friendly approach and the way she explains options step-by-step, whether care involves glasses, patching, medications, or surgery. She sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and at Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center for convenient access. Dr. Farag completed fellowship training at Emory University and Duke University after residency and internship at Cairo University Hospital and medical school at Cairo University School of Medicine. Her practice spans the full spectrum of pediatric eye care with particular expertise in childhood and congenital glaucoma, and she works closely with pediatricians and subspecialists to coordinate care for complex needs.