Dr. Syeda Ahmed Naqvi

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Blue Ash, OH

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. Dema Atoum

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Dema Atoum is a pediatric ophthalmologist at Cincinnati Children’s who cares for eye problems in infants, children, and teens—from routine concerns to complex conditions. She treats lazy eye (amblyopia), eye misalignment (strabismus), blocked tear ducts, pediatric cataracts, and urgent injuries or infections. For fragile newborns, she participates in screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, working closely with neonatology and anesthesia teams. Her goal is to help each child achieve their best possible vision while keeping visits calm, comfortable, and family-centered. Dr. Atoum completed ophthalmology training at the University of Jordan and advanced fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Cincinnati Children’s/University of Cincinnati (2013–2015). She communicates clearly with families and referring providers, welcomes second opinions, and enjoys partnering with parents and caregivers on practical care plans that fit a child’s daily life.

Dr. Aya Farag

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Cleveland, OH

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.