Dr. Maan Alkharashi

Dr. Eric D. Gaier is a physician-scientist and pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. He focuses on diagnosing and treating vision and eye movement disorders that are rooted in the nervous system, with the goal of supporting a child’s visual function and day-to-day experience over their lifetime. Dr. Gaier cares for children with conditions such as cortical visual impairment, Leber’s optic atrophy, and neurofibromatosis, and he also treats strabismus and amblyopia when these affect vision development and quality of life. He works closely with families to understand how a child uses vision at home and at school, and to create a care plan that fits medical needs as well as practical goals. His training includes medical and graduate education at the University of Connecticut and ophthalmology residency training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Joseph F. Griffith is a pediatric ophthalmologist at Boston Children’s Hospital who cares for children and families with a focus on eye alignment and vision development. He evaluates and treats strabismus (eye misalignment) and amblyopia (“lazy eye”), helping families understand what’s happening and what to expect from treatment options such as glasses, patching, and other therapies. Dr. Griffith chose pediatric ophthalmology because each child and each age brings unique challenges—and he aims to make visits feel comfortable, even fun, while teaching parents what they need to know about their child’s eye condition. He is part of the Pediatric Strabismus Service and also cares for patients through the Adult Strabismus Service when appropriate. Dr. Griffith speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Catherine S. Choi is a pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist who cares for children and adults with eye misalignment and vision problems that can affect daily life. Her clinical interests include pediatric and adult strabismus, double vision, amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital ocular anomalies, lacrimal (tear drainage) disorders, and myopia control. For patients who need surgery, she uses advanced techniques such as adjustable sutures for complex strabismus to help fine-tune alignment. Dr. Choi graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis and completed medical school and an ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she received recognition for chief resident service and resident research. She then completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. She also teaches as an associate professor on the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service at Tufts Medical Center/New England Eye Center.