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Dr. Rahul Bhola is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric ophthalmology with over 15 years of experience specializing in the complete array of pediatric vision conditions and eye diseases. He is board certified in ophthalmology with expertise in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
Dr. Bhola has received numerous awards both nationally and internationally and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He has participated as an investigator in many NIH sponsored trials and has been elected “Best Doctors in America” and “America’s Top Ophthalmologist” consecutively for many years. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise and has contributed immensely to the advancement of pediatric ophthalmology.
Dr. Bhola serves as the division chief of CHOC Specialists Ophthalmology and is an associate clinical professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine. He provides comprehensive ophthalmology care including vision screening for refractive errors, screening and treatment of amblyopia, ocular motility disorders like strabismus, tearing eyes, infantile and childhood cataract, childhood glaucoma, pediatric uveitis, traumatic eye injuries in children, retinopathy of prematurity and its complications, and ocular manifestations of systemic diseases.
Training

Pediatric Ophthalmology
University of Iowa
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of Louisville
ResidencyMedical School
University College of Medical Sciences
Medical School
Awards & Honors
National Resident Excellence Award
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Best Doctors in America
2015America's Top Ophthalmologist
2013International Association of Health Care Professionals
Patient's Choice Award
2010
Publications & Press
Evaporation and Hydrocarbon Chain Comformation of Surface Lipid Films
Ocul Surf•2016Predictors for the development of referral-warranted retinopathy of prematurity in the telemedicine approaches
JAMA Ophthalmology•2015Ketamine and intraocular pressure in children
Ann Emerg Med•2014Clinical characteristics and visual outcome in Aniridia
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci•2011Recurrence of Amblyopia after occlusion therapy
Ophthalmology•2006
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA
- License Numbers
- C144757


