Carolyn Wu

Carolyn Wu is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a practicing Ophthalmologist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in treating cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), strabismus, and amblyopia. Her clinical work spans multiple locations, including Boston, Waltham, Weymouth, and Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Education:

• Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (1993).
• Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1999).
• Residencies: New York University School of Medicine (2003), Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (2003), and Boston Children's Hospital (2003).

Dr. Wu's research focuses on pediatric ophthalmology, particularly amblyopia, ROP, and strabismus. Her work explores medical therapies for amblyopia, predictive modeling for ROP, and surgical interventions for eye muscle disorders. She has contributed to the development of innovative treatments and diagnostic tools, such as the WINROP algorithm reassessment and RetCam imaging applications.

Her publications highlight trends in understanding ROP risk factors, advancing amblyopia treatments (including pharmacological approaches like donepezil), and improving surgical outcomes for strabismus and cataracts. Her work integrates longitudinal studies, clinical trials, and translational research to enhance pediatric eye care.

Dr. Wu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (General) and actively participates in patient care, education, and clinical innovation within a multidisciplinary team at Boston Children's Hospital.