University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics

Constance E. West, MD

Title

Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology

Appointment

Associate Professor

Phone

513-636-4751

Credentials

MD: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 1986.

Residency: Ophthalmology, Barnes Hospital / Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

Fellowship: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Certification: Ophthalmology, 1991.

Awards and Honors

Best Doctors in America, 2008
Awarded "2005 Best Doctors"
Awarded "2004 Best Doctors"
Selected by peers for "Best Doctors in America" publication, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004.
Martin Luther King Recognition Award, 2004.
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Certificate of Appreciation, 2004.
Cincinnati Family Magazine, Customer Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service, 2004.

Research

Dr. West is currently involved in an industry-sponsored glaucoma study and in several federally-funded, National Eye Institute studies for amblyopia.
Dr. West is working on a cell based therapy for cataracts along with Richard Lang, PhD.

Publications, Most Recent

Kushner B.J.; West C.E.: Monovision May Be Detrimental to Patients With Strabismus. At the crossing: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (Proceeding of the 52nd Annual Symposium of the American Academy of Ophthalmology), 2004; p. 77-86.

Guo, M.; Wagner, M.; West, C.E.: Outpatient Clinic Scheduling - A Simulation Approach. Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference, 2004.

Repka, M.X.; Wallace, D.K.; Beck, R.W,.; Kraker, R.T.; Birch, E.E.; Cotter, S.A.; Donahue, S.; Everett, D.F.; Hertle, R.W.; Holmes, J.M.; Quinn, G.E.; Scheiman, M.M.; Weakley, D.R.: Pediatrics Eye Disease Investigator Group. Arch Ophthalmol, 2005; 123:149-57.

Scheiman, M.M.; Hertle, R.W.; Beck, R.W.; Edwards, A.R.; Birch, E.; Cotter, S.A., Crouch, E.R.; Cruz, O.A.; Davitt, B.V.; Donahue, S.; Holmes, J.M.; Lyon, D.W.; Repka, M.X.; Sala, N.A.; Silbert, D.I.; Suh, D.W.; Tamkins, S.M.: Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. Arch Ophthalmol, 2005; 123:437-47.

Professional Organization Memberships

Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Fellow of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Women in Ophthalmology

The International Society for Genetic Eye Disease

Ohio Ophthalmologic Association

Special Interests

Strabismus
Retinopathy of prematurity
Pediatric glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Optics
Refraction

National Organization Committees/Activities

Prevent Blindness Ohio, Southwest Chapter Board of Trustees, 2005.

Ad-Hoc Vision Advisory Committee, State of Ohio, 2004-2005.

Teaching Responsibilities

University of Cincinnati Ophthalmology Residents: Lectures in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Optics and Refraction, Electrophysiology, 1994-present.

The Lancaster Course in Opthalmology: Optics and Refraction, including Laboratory Instruction. Co-faculty: DL Guyton and JM Miller, 1992-present.

Visiting Professorships

Washington University, Saint Louis University and University of Missouri, Optics and Refraction, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.

Curso Basico de Oftalmologia "Dr. Guillermo Pico Santiago" (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Optics and Refraction to 50 Ophthalmology residents from Central and South America, 2005.

Medical University of South Carolina, Optics and Refraction, 2005.

Community Service

Co-Sponsor, Vision Event, an annual cooperative effort between LensCrafters Foundation, Ohio Opticians Association, Prevent Blindness Ohio and Rotary Club of cincinnti. The two day even provides free eye exams and glasses to needy children in the Cincinnati Public Schools. In 2004, 605 children were seen.