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Paul J. Rychwalski, M.D."To provide care that combines excellence with compassion." To Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Rychwalski, Call 502-852-7818 |
Visual development is a dynamic process that does not end at birth, but continues throughout childhood. Disruption of this complex process, either through disease, genetic abnormality, or trauma can have a lasting impact. The medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases in the child is particularly rewarding to Dr. Paul J. Rychwalski as the benefits of successful intervention can last a lifetime. As a fellowship-trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rychwalski specializes in the optical, medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders that affect children. Dr. Rychwalski also specializes in the surgical correction of eye misalignment (strabismus) in adults. His research interests are retinopathy of prematurity, childhood cataract surgical technique, amblyopia and the shaken baby syndrome.
Current Position
Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Adult Strabismus
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Pediatrics
University of Louisville
School of Medicine
Chief of Ophthalmology
Kosair Children's Hospital
On Staff since 2001
Specialties
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology 1999
Medical License
State of Kentucky and Indiana
Contact Information
paul.rychwalski@louisville.edu
University of Louisville
Dept. Of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 852-7818
FAX - (502) 852-2624
Education
University of Utah, BS, Magna Cum laude
Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
Saint Louis University School of Medicine - Residency in Ophthalmology
University of Kentucky School of Medicine- Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Professional Societies and Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of ophthalmology
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Current Research Grants
Awarding Grant Foundation, Principal Investigator "Early treatment for retinopathy of prematurity study."
Select Publications
Rychwalski, P.J., O'Halloran, H.S., Cooper, H., Baker, R.S., Stevens, J.L.: Evaluation and Classification of Pediatric Ocular Trauma. Pediatric Emergency Care, 15:4, 277-279, 1999.
Rychwalski, P.J., Packwood, E.P., Cruz, O.A., Holds, J.B.: Safety of Spectacle Lens Types Against Close Range Airgun Projectile Impact. Journal for the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, October. 2003