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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.

Eye Muscle Surgery

Dr. Burke is one of Cincinnati’s most trusted resources concerning eye muscle surgery.

What do I need to know about strabismus (eye muscle) surgery?

Eye muscle surgery is performed in an attempt to correct an abnormal eye alignment (strabismus). Even though eye muscle surgery typically requires a general anesthetic, most people are able to return home within hours after the surgery is completed. During the surgery, the eyelids are held open with a speculum and the eye is gently rotated to bring the muscles into the surgeon’s view. Incisions are made on the superficial tissues of the eye, the conjunctiva. It is through these openings that the muscles are operated. Eyes muscles are repositioned during the surgery. It may be necessary to perform surgery on one or both eyes. The eye muscles are reattached to the globe with sutures that absorb within 6-7 weeks. The conjunctiva is also sutured closed and the stitches will be absorbed within the first 2 weeks. Recovery time is rapid. People are usually able to resume most of their normal activities within a week. Strabismus surgery is usually a safe and effective treatment for eye misalignment problems.

Is the eye removed during strabismus surgery?

The eyeball is never removed from the socket during any kind of eye muscle surgery.

Are there are risks to eye muscle surgery?

The most common issues postoperatively are residual misalignment (that may or may not require additional surgery) and double vision (almost always only temporary). As with any surgery, eye muscle surgery has certain health and eye risks. These include infection, bleeding, excessive eye tissue scarring, and other extremely rare complications that could lead to the loss of vision.

How many surgeries will it take to straighten the eyes?

About 8 out of 10 patient’s achieved good eye alignment initially after surgery. Sometimes, however, the result is too little (an undercorrection) or too much (and overcorrection). If either of these were significant, this may be cause for a reoperation in a short time after the procedure. There are other times that the initial good eye alignment may begin to wander again many months or even years after the procedure. Over a lifetime, about 40% of patients require 2 or more eye muscle surgeries.

How common is eye muscle surgery?

Over 250,000 patients undergo eye muscle surgery every year in the United States. The overwhelming majority of these patients do very well.

What should I expect after eye muscle surgery?

It is normal for the white part of the eye to be red after surgery. It usually takes several weeks for the redness to disappear. Significant pain is unusual. Most pain, soreness, and foreign-body sensation improves within a few days. Postoperative eyedrops and ointment will need to be placed in the operated upon eye(s) for one week after surgery.

Are there any restrictions after surgery?

Normally there are no postoperative activity restrictions except no pool swimming, no contact lenses, and no eyelid or eyelash cosmetics for 2 weeks after surgery.

Additional Information:

https://www.aapos.org/terms/conditions/102

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