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Dear Patient and Family,

With a mixture of sadness and gratitude, I announce the closing of my practice after 45 wonderful years in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Eye Muscle Specialty. As of August 30, 2024, I will be retiring.

Serving as your eye doctor has been an immense privilege and honor. Over the years, I have had the joy of building relationships with so many of you and being a part of your lives. I am incredibly grateful, humbled, and appreciative that you have allowed me to be part of your life’s journey, just as you have been a part of mine. Each day of my career has been a unique opportunity to touch lives in ways that have brought me immense joy. I will treasure these memories forever.

I have thoroughly enjoyed living and working in Cincinnati since founding the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital in July 1979. However, I am now an empty nester. My wife Barbara (who you may know as my "Do-Everything" office manager) and I have two sons and six grandchildren, all of whom reside in
Florida. We are looking forward to moving there and spending much more time with our family.

As my practice closes, I understand the importance of finding a new pediatric ophthalmologist. While it will be up to you to connect with a provider of your choice, I can recommend the following options:

Michael B. Yang, M.D.

  • 7185 Liberty Centre Drive, Suite D
  • Liberty Township, OH 45069
  • Office phone: 513-777-2000
  • Email:
  • libertyeyecenter.org

Pediatric Ophthalmology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital

  • 3333 Burnet Ave.
  • Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • Office: 513-636-4751
  • Scheduling: 513-636-3200
  • CincinnatiChildrens.org

Regarding your medical records, all my records will be transferred to Morgan Records Management, LLC shortly after my practice closes. There will be a brief transition period, but if you wish to obtain a copy of your records, you can submit a written request to:

Morgan Records Management: Medical Records

  • Phone: 833-888-0061
  • Email:
  • Online: MorganRecordsmanagement.com
  • Find “Patient Records Request “ — Hit Tab “Request My Medical Records”

Saying goodbye is never easy. I want to thank you once again for the trust you placed in me throughout the years. I wish you all the best for your future health and happiness.

Warm regards,
Miles J. Burke, M.D.

Color Blindness

Dr. Burke is one of Cincinnati’s most trusted resources concerning color blindness in children.

The term “color blindness” is confusing and inaccurate. “Color vision deficiency” is a more appropriate label and refers to the inability of a person to correctly distinguish certain colors. Although many people believe that anyone labeled “color blind” is only able to see colors of black and white, an individual with color vision deficiency confuses different shades of green and red.

Color vision deficiency is inherited through one of the mother’s “X” chromosomes. It is estimated that approximately 8% of men and 0.4% of women have this problem.

There are a few relatively easy tests to diagnose if one has a color vision deficiency. Children over the age of 3 are typically able to perform these tests. Unfortunately there is no cure for color blindness.

Since 8% of males, that is one out of every 12, have color vision deficiency, those children that have not mastered color matching should be tested before entering the educational system. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the teachers must be made aware of this disability as poorer performance in some activities would otherwise suggest a learning disability.

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