Best Pediatric Optometrists in Akron

Dr. Haley Duhaime is one of the well-trained Pediatric optometrists in Akron. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2004 and has been practicing optometry in northeast Ohio since then. She completed her undergraduate degree at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Her expertise includes fitting contact lenses, conducting pediatric exams, providing dry eye treatment, and performing pre/post-operative treatment. She works at Handel Vision Clinic, which uses various advanced technologies, including OCT (essential for evaluating glaucoma and retinal disease), Optomap (digital retinal imaging), Corneal Topographer (measures the curvature of the front of the eye for contact lens fitting and other purposes), MPOD (measures macular pigment for macular degeneration risk), and Tear Lab (measures tear osmolarity for detecting dry eye), to conduct comprehensive and accurate eye examinations and medical visits for eye problems.

Dr. Emily Voytilla is an accomplished pediatric optometrist based in Akron. She earned her degree in optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2002. Dr. Voytilla has served as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and was recognized as "Young Optometrist of the Year" by her peers in 2006. She is also certified in pediatrics and low vision rehabilitation and specializes in a range of eye care services, including Dry Eye Treatment, LASIK Co-Management, Geriatric Eye Care Services, Eye Emergencies (Pink/Red Eyes), Emergency Eye Care Services, Presbyopia, Advanced Technology, Management of Ocular Diseases, and Clarifye Digital Eye Exam. Dr. Voytilla practices at Dr. Richard E. Hults & Associates, where she and her colleagues are dedicated to providing their patients with the highest quality and most comprehensive eye care services.

Dr.Jeffrey Durkin is one of the expertised Pediatric optometrists in Akron. He graduated from the Ohio State University College of Optometry and completed his Family Practice residency program in 1988 at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He has a special interest in working with individuals who have visual impairments. In 1989, he established Ohio Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, which provides unique services to help children and adults with vision loss or blindness. He is a current board member of Vision Support Services and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is a past president of the Summit County Optometric Society, past committee chairperson and Distinguished Service Award recipient from the Ohio Optometric Association. He is also a past Akron Jaycees board member, and has been active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Akron.