Daniel J. Salchow, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology

Email	daniel.salchow@yale.edu
Phone	(203) 785-2020 (800) 395-7949 (Toll-free, Nationwide)
Fax	(203) 785-5909
Office Address	Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science 40 Temple Street, Third Floor New Haven, CT 06510
Mailing Address	Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Yale University School of Medicine P.O. Box 208061 New Haven, CT 06520-8061

Professional Statement

Dr. Salchow joined the Yale University School of Medicine in July 2007 as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology. In his clinical practice, Dr. Salchow focuses on the evaluation and treatment of all eye and visual problems in children, as well as strabismus (misalignment and motility problems of the eyes) in children and adults.

Dr. Salchow is the author of multiple peer-reviewed articles (see publication list) as well as presentations at scientific meetings. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG).

Clinical Interests

Pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus

Education & Training

Medical	Medical University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
Internship	Lenox Hill Hospital (General Surgery)
Residency	Harkness Eye Institute, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University (Ophthalmology)
Fellowship	Fellowship and Senior Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Additional Information and Links

• Videos
  • Amblyopia: Causes and Treatment
    Dr. Daniel J. Salchow discusses amblyopia, a common cause of decreased vision in children.
  • The Diagnosis and Management of Cataracts in Children
    Dr. Daniel J. Salchow speaks about the rare problem of cataracts in children. 1 in 250 children in the USA are born with this condition.
  • Infants with Cataracts
    Dr. Daniel J. Salchow speaks about the importance of ruling out infection in small infants born with bilateral cataracts.
  • Pediatric Cataract Surgery
    Dr. Daniel J. Salchow describes surgery and its complications for pediatric cataracts, which is best performed at 4-6 weeks of age. Intraocular lens implant does not occur until the age of 5-7 years.
  • Strabismus
    Dr. Daniel J. Salchow describes strabismus and the treatment of different subtypes of this ocular disorder.
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