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Eric Crouch III, MD

Croucheric2015 This provider is part of the CHKD network

Practice:

  • Virginia Pediatric Eye Center

Surgical Specialty:

Education

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency: Geisinger Medical Center

Fellowship: Children's National Medical Center

Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Personal Statement

CHKD is an excellent forum for collaboration among physicians in approaching pediatric patients as a multi-disciplinarian team.  CHKD enables us as providers the opportunity to efficiently network as a collective team of physicians, nurses, and therapists and together address the child as a whole.

Bio

Virginia Pediatric Eye Center

Dr. Eric Crouch is trained in the management of pediatric and adult strabismus, pediatric cataracts, and a variety of amblyopia treatments. Dr. Crouch is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Since 2006, he has served on the Surgical Authorities Committee at CHKD.  

Virginia Pediatric Eye Center remains active in numerous clinical trials and provides some of the latest available treatments in pediatric eye diseases.  

In addition to providing patient care, Dr. Crouch remains committed to both clinical research and resident education in both ophthalmology and pediatric departments. 

Additional Information

Clinical Interests

  • Strabismus (eye muscle disorders)
  • Amblyopia
  • Cranial nerve palsies
  • Congenital cataracts and glaucoma
  • Retinopathy of prematurity

Research Areas

  • Pediatric Visual Development and Visual Behavior
  • Pediatric Cataracts
  • Amblyopia
  • Eye misalignment (lazy eye)
  • Convergence Insufficiency
  • Duane's syndrome 
  • Pediatric Glaucoma

Honors & Awards

  • Vice-Chair, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG)
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School: Outstanding Community Faculty Award
  • Hampton Roads Top Doc, 2013
  • Ophthalmology Faculty of the Year, 2013
  • Best in Show, AAPOS, 2008
  • Nasolacrimal Duct PEDIG Award, 2008
  • PEDIG Performance Award, 2008
  • Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc" 2025

Special Interests

  • Pediatric and adult strabismus
  • Pediatric cataracts
  • Retinopathy of prematurity
  • Various amblyopia treatments
  • Pediatric visual development
  • Congenital cataracts
  • Craniofacial disorders
  • Genetic syndromes
  • Congenital disorders
  • Chemodenervation for strabismus

Community Involvement and Memberships

  • Unite for Sight faculty advisor at EVMS
  • Medical projects to Mexico and Central America
  • ForKids volunteer