Dr. Mark Borchert

Dr. Mark Borchert serves as the director of the Eye Birth Defects Program and Eye Technology Program within The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. As a professor of clinical ophthalmology and neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, he specializes in neuro-ophthalmology, focusing on conditions that affect the visual system due to neurological issues. He is an attending physician at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, providing comprehensive care for young patients with a wide range of eye disorders.

Dr. Borchert is renowned for leading the world's largest study on optic nerve hypoplasia, which is the single leading cause of blindness in infants in the United States and Europe. His research extends to pioneering diagnostic tools, such as spectroscopy for non-invasive glucose measurement in the eye, aiming to enhance treatment for pediatric eye diseases.

With recognition in "Best Doctors in America" and numerous awards from ophthalmology societies, Dr. Borchert is dedicated to advancing care for children with eye birth defects and technological innovations in vision health. His clinical practice integrates cutting-edge research to address complex pediatric ocular conditions.