Dr. Joseph Demer

OphthalmologyPediatric Eye Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 267-3937
Accepts Medicare

Location

200 Stein Plaza Doris Stein 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Accepting New Patients

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Strabismus
Pediatric Craniofacial Conditions
Ocular Motility Disorders
Strabismus Surgery
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About Me

Dr. Joseph Demer is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist who treats children and adults with complex eye movement disorders. His clinical expertise includes adult and pediatric strabismus, nystagmus, and other ocular motility conditions. Dr. Demer also provides specialized care for pediatric craniofacial conditions that affect the eyes.

As the Arthur L. Rosenbaum Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology and a professor of neurology, Dr. Demer brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to eye care. His background in biomedical engineering informs his research on the anatomy and biomechanics of the eye muscles, which contributes to advanced surgical and treatment strategies for his patients.

Dr. Demer sees patients and performs ophthalmic surgery at the Stein Eye Institute in Westwood. He is actively involved in training the next generation of eye surgeons through his leadership in fellowship and residency programs.

Training

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus

    1988

    Texas Children's Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    1987

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    1984

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    MD

    1983

    Johns Hopkins University

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Bielschowski Award Lectureship

    2020

    International Strabismological Association

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    2018

    American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

  • Senior Achievement Award

    2017

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Press

  • Age-dependent deformation of the optic nerve head and peripapillary retina by horizontal duction

    Am. J. Ophthalmol.2020
  • Bilaminar structure of the human optic nerve sheath

    Cur. Eye Res.2020
  • Comparison of pre-treatment vs. post-treatment retinal vessel density in children with amblyopia

    J. Binoc. Vis. Ocular. Motil.2020
  • Optic nerve traction during adduction in open angle glaucoma with normal versus elevated intraocular pressure

    Cur. Eye Res.2020
  • Orbital fat volume after treatment with topical prostaglandin agonists

    Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.2020
  • Prevalence of sagging eye syndrome in adults with binocular diplopia

    Am. J. Ophthalmol.2020
  • Quality of life in adults with strabismus

    Am. J. Ophthalmol.2020
  • Short-term perceptual learning game does not improve patching-resistant amblyopia in older children

    J. Pediatr. Ophthalmol. Strabismus2020
  • The effect of axial length on extraocular muscle leverage

    Am. J. Ophthalmol.2020
  • Differential regional stiffening of sclera by collagen cross-linking

    Cur. Eye Res.2019

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
A43662