Dr. Julius Oatts

Dr. Julius T. Oatts is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for children with a wide range of eye and vision concerns, from routine eye problems to complex conditions that require specialized evaluation and treatment.

He has particular expertise in childhood glaucoma and pediatric anterior segment disorders, and he also treats strabismus (eye misalignment), amblyopia (lazy eye), pediatric cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Oatts is involved in clinical research focused on improving outcomes in childhood glaucoma and on programs that help detect and treat preventable vision loss in low-resource settings.

Dr. Oatts also teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows, and is committed to clear, family-centered communication so parents understand the diagnosis, options, and next steps.