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Tawna Roberts is an Associate Professor at Stanford University’s Byers Eye Institute, where she specializes in pediatric ophthalmology. She earned her degree in Optometry from Pacific University and completed her residency in Pediatrics Vision Therapy at the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Roberts holds a PhD in Vision Science and Physiological Optics from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Her research focuses on oculomotor function in children and young adults, exploring areas such as refractive error development, strabismus, amblyopia, and concussion-related vision disorders. She is the Principal Investigator for a Department of Defense study on dynamic visual function associated with mild traumatic brain injury, and she collaborates on NIH-funded studies examining vision disorders in adolescents following concussion. Dr. Roberts has received several awards, including the Irvin Beatrice Borish Award from the American Academy of Optometry and has served in key roles within clinical research networks on pediatric eye disease. Her dedication extends to patient care, where she serves children at Stanford Children's concussion clinics and leads initiatives to advance understanding and treatment of pediatric vision disorders.
Stanford University’s Byers Eye Institute • Palo Alto, CA
Research and clinical practice in pediatric ophthalmology, focusing on vision disorders and treatment methodologies.
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