Melanie Kazlas

Melanie Kazlas, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and serves as Medical Director for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI). She specializes in strabismus, amblyopia, and retinopathy of prematurity, with a focus on surgical and diagnostic innovations in pediatric ocular disorders. Her clinical work spans multiple locations including Boston and Waltham, MA.

• BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1987)
• MD, Albany Medical Center (1989)
• Residency: Ophthalmology, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (1993)
• Fellowship: Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (1994)

Her research focuses on binocular vision mechanisms, strabismus surgical outcomes, and pediatric ocular pathologies. Recent publications analyze peripheral binocular imbalance in amblyopia, surgical techniques for complex strabismus, and orbital imaging characteristics. She has led studies on botulinum toxin applications and orbital inflammation diagnostics.

Notable clinical contributions include:

• First author on 15 recent articles (2014-2024)
• Expertise in virtual ophthalmology implementation during public health crises
• Specialized work on rare conditions like Moebius syndrome and myofibromatosis

Contact: Phone 617-355-6401 | Fax 617-730-0392