Dr. Kellyn Bellsmith

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Portland, OR

Dr. Kellyn Bellsmith is a pediatric ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care for children and strabismus care for both children and adults. Her visits emphasize comfort and clarity for families—what to expect, why testing matters, and how treatment supports vision development. She diagnoses and treats eye misalignment, amblyopia and refractive errors, and offers surgical options when appropriate for persistent double vision or strabismus. Dr. Bellsmith earned her M.D. from the University of Missouri, completed ophthalmology residency at OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute, and pursued fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at Casey. As an assistant professor at Casey Eye Institute’s Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, she works closely with pediatricians, therapists and school nurses to coordinate timely care and long-term follow-up.

Dr. Gillian Paton

Ophthalmology – Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Portland, OR

Dr. Gillian Paton is a neuro-ophthalmologist with special qualifications in child neurology. She cares for children and adults whose vision is affected by neurologic and neuroinflammatory diseases, with a particular interest in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology and how conditions like demyelinating disease impact sight. Patients appreciate her collaborative style and clear explanations as she coordinates care across ophthalmology, neurology and pediatrics to arrive at a precise diagnosis and a practical treatment plan. Dr. Paton earned her M.D. from the University of Saskatchewan and completed pediatric neurology residency at BC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia. She then pursued advanced training in pediatric multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania, followed by a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship through the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute and CHOP. At OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute, she offers comprehensive evaluation for complex visual symptoms, from optic nerve disorders to double vision, with care tailored to each family’s needs.