Pediatric Ophthalmology & Eye Alignment Disorders
Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital
Hahnemann University Hospital
University of California San Diego & Naval Medical Center
Strabismus / eye misalignment / double vision in children and adults; Retinopathy of prematurity; Pediatric glaucoma, Nasolacrimal duct disorders; Congenital eye syndromes; Craniofacial syndromes; Systemic diseases affecting the eyes; Amblyopia
2023 Top 2 Most Influential Ophthalmologists in the World, The Ophthalmologist (UK)
2023 An Inaugural Inductee in The Ophthalmologist Hall of Fame
Educational Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus Division
Vice President Medical Staff UC San Diego Health
Board Certification in Ophthalmology
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Shira Robbins, MD, Clinical Professor, specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Eye Re-Alignment. Dr. Robbins received her M.D. from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency in ophthalmology at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Robbins excelled during her fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology at UC San Diego and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Robbins’ practice focuses exclusively on pediatric ophthalmology and adult eye re-alignment. Her clinical interests encompass pediatric patients with vision and ocular complaints, amblyopia, strabismus (eye misalignment), retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric glaucoma and cataracts (including intraocular lens placement), congenital eye syndromes, craniofacial syndromes, nystagmus, learning disabilities, nasolacrimal tear duct disorders, genetic ocular disorders, and systemic diseases affecting the eyes. Her adult practice includes patients with double vision, strabismus, and visual strain complaints.
Dr. Robbins was recently inducted into the prestigious Academy of Clinician Scholars at UC San Diego and has been nominated for the Leonard Tow Award for Humanism in Medicine. The author of over 40 scientific articles and book chapters, Dr. Robbins has been an invited lecturer at national and international meetings. She co-edited the new book, “Challenging Cases in Pediatric Ophthalmology” commissioned by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). She has received numerous awards for being an accomplished physician and scientist. Dr. Robbins has been voted by her peers as one of the ‘Best Doctors in America’ and a local San Diego ‘Top Doc.’
Dr. Robbins performs research to preserve and protect the vision of premature children. Her research targets improving how doctors diagnose, prevent and treat blinding diseases in the smallest most vulnerable of infants. She is currently investigating the role of nutrition in premature infant eye disease development. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recognized Dr. Robbins by providing grant support of her research efforts. An avid tennis player, Dr. Robbins and her husband reside in San Diego with their 2 daughters.