Dr. Oscar Cruz

Dr. Oscar Cruz treats pediatric and adult patients for conditions and diseases related to the eyes. He offers surgery for adults with moderate to severe strabismus (crossed eyes) and cares for children with moderate to severe amblyopia (poor sight) using occlusion therapy and/or pharmacologic therapy. His research involves the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG), studying amblyopia and esotropia.

Dr. Cruz is a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and holds the Anwar Shah Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. He is a member of several professional ophthalmology organizations and is involved with the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment.