Anna Kirillova

Anna Kirillova is an Optometrist and Instructor at Harvard Medical School specializing in pediatric eye care within the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital. She provides comprehensive and specialty care for pediatric patients with a focus on special needs populations across multiple locations including Boston, Lexington, Peabody, and Waltham.

Education:

• BS in Optometry from Bar-Ilan University (2008, Ramat-Gan, Israel)
• OD (Optometry) from New England College of Optometry (2014, Boston, MA)
• Pediatric Optometry Residency at New England College of Optometry (2015, Boston, MA)
• MS in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Northeastern University (2019, Boston, MA)

Dr. Kirillova specializes in pediatric optometry with particular expertise in vision therapy, contact lens fitting, and functional vision examinations for children. Her clinical focus includes treating conditions such as astigmatism, hyperopia, myopia, blepharitis, chalazion, and providing specialized care for strabismus and amblyopia in pediatric patients, particularly those with special needs. She is trained in comprehensive and urgent care for pediatric patients and has expertise in working with children who have multiple disabilities and those requiring low vision aids.

Professional Recognition:

• Good-lite award for clinical and academic achievements in Pediatric Optometry

Dr. Kirillova is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Optometry, American Optometric Association, and American Academy of Optometry. She is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Israel and provides services in English, Hebrew, and Russian. Her clinical work is integrated with the Pediatric Optometry Service at Boston Children's Hospital, which provides vision care for children with multiple disabilities, those requiring low vision aids, babies needing contact lenses after cataract surgery, and specialty lenses for children with damage to the surface of the eye.