Angela N. Buffenn

Angela N. Buffenn is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. She serves as Director of the Orbit and Eye Movement Institute at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), where she also leads the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Program.

Education:

• Medical Degree, University of Michigan
• Masters of Public Health Degree, University of Michigan
• Residency, University of Maryland
• Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Research Interests:

• Exam techniques for detecting ocular disease in infants and children
• Intermittent exotropia management
• Strabismus and amblyopia
• Collaborative studies on ocular disease detection with pediatricians
• Application of advanced surgical tools like fibrin glue and rebound tonometry
• Telemedicine in retinopathy of prematurity detection

Publications & Collaborations: Dr. Buffenn's work includes systematic reviews on strabismus psychosocial impacts, innovation in surgical techniques, and diagnostics. She led a study funded by Knights Templar Eye Foundation and Pearle Vision Foundation to enhance ocular disease detection in infants and children.

Leadership & Service:

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of AAPOS
• Chair, Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee (OTAC) Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology