Aaron S. Franzel

Aaron S. Franzel is an Associate Clinical Professor and Chief of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Services in the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. His primary affiliation is with the Optometry department, where he focuses on clinical and academic roles. Dr. Franzel collaborates across disciplines through initiatives like the Pupil Project, a joint effort with the College of Education to address learning-related vision problems in children.

His research interests center on binocular dysfunctions, specifically the development and progression of esotropia, familial esotropia risk factors, and optimizing strabismus therapies for adults. He also develops vision screening protocols for developmentally delayed preschoolers. Notable contributions include prism treatment studies for oculomotor nerve palsy and competency-based optometric training models.

His four peer-reviewed articles span strabismus therapy, pediatric vision screening innovations, and optometric education frameworks. Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work demonstrates sustained engagement with clinical challenges in pediatric optometry and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Franzel’s involvement in the Pupil Project highlights his commitment to bridging optometric, psychological, and educational services forchildren with learning-related vision issues. His research emphasizes both clinical practice improvements and foundational understanding of binocular vision disorders.