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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Burton J. Kushner, MD, is an internationally recognized pediatric ophthalmologist with a special interest in eye muscle disorders, including "lazy eye." As director of the Pediatric Eye and Adult Strabismus Clinic, Dr. Kushner places excellent patient care at the top of his priorities, with particular emphasis on helping patients deepen their understanding of their eye conditions. He has authored more than 175 papers, 35 textbook chapters, and has edited three textbooks. Dr Kushner has been invited to lecture around the globe and regularly sees patients in consultation from across the nation and from other countries.

Specialties

Eye Care Services (Ophthalmology)

Pediatric Ophthalmology

UW Health Clinics

University Station Clinic
(608) 263-7171 | (800) 323-8942 | Map
University Station Clinic
(608) 263-6414 | (800) 323-8942 | Map

Hospital Affiliation(s)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (primary)

Languages Spoken

English
Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. For more information, please contact interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Professional Certifications and Education

Board Certification Ophthalmology
Fellowship Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami
Residency University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
Internship Evanston Hospital, IL
Medical School Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1969

Awards/Honors

Best Doctors® in America 2011

Procedures

Our doctors provide a wide range of services. The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this physician.

Programs & Conditions

  • Amblyopia
PubMed Articles
Kushner BJ . Torsion and pattern strabismus: potential conflicts in treatment. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013 Feb;131(2):190-3
[PubMed ID: 23411884]
Bradfield YS Struck MC Kushner BJ Neely DE Plager DA Gangnon RE . Outcomes of Harada-Ito surgery for acquired torsional diplopia. J AAPOS. 2012 Oct;16(5):453-7
[PubMed ID: 23084384]
Kushner BJ . Diplopia associated with refractive surgery. Am Orthopt J. 2012;62:34-7
[PubMed ID: 23002473]
Kushner BJ . Insertion slanting strabismus surgical procedures. Arch Ophthalmol. 2011 Dec;129(12):1620-5
[PubMed ID: 22159685]
Kushner BJ . The efficacy of strabismus surgery in adults: a review for primary care physicians. Postgrad Med J. 2011 Apr;87(1026):269-73
[PubMed ID: 21273365]
Kushner BJ . Incomitant strabismus: does extraocular muscle form denote function? Am Orthopt J. 2011;61:88-102
[PubMed ID: 21856877]
Kushner BJ . Incomitant strabismus: does extraocular muscle form denote function? Arch Ophthalmol. 2010 Dec;128(12):1604-9
[PubMed ID: 21149788]
Kushner BJ . Effect of ocular torsion on A and V patterns and apparent oblique muscle overaction. Arch Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun;128(6):712-8
[PubMed ID: 20547948]
Struck MC Hariharan L Kushner BJ Bradfield Y Hetzel S . Surgical management of clinically significant hypertropia associated with exotropia. J AAPOS. 2010 Jun;14(3):216-20
[PubMed ID: 20603056]
Kushner BJ . Vertical rectus surgery for Knapp class II superior oblique muscle paresis. Arch Ophthalmol. 2010 May;128(5):585-8
[PubMed ID: 20457979]
Agarwal S Kushner BJ . Results of extraocular muscle surgery for superior oblique myokymia. J AAPOS. 2009 Oct;13(5):472-6
[PubMed ID: 19716737]
Kushner BJ Hariharan L . Observations about objective and subjective ocular torsion. Ophthalmology. 2009 Oct;116(10):2001-10
[PubMed ID: 19592099]
Kushner BJ . The occurrence of monofixational exotropia after exotropia surgery. Am J Ophthalmol. 2009 Jun;147(6):1082-5, 1085.e1
[PubMed ID: 19285655]
Kushner BJ . The influence of head tilt on ocular torsion in patients with superior oblique muscle palsy. J AAPOS. 2009 Apr;13(2):132-5
[PubMed ID: 19157937]
Iizuka M Kushner B . Surgical implications of the superior oblique frenulum. J AAPOS. 2008 Feb;12(1):27-32
[PubMed ID: 17720568]
Kushner BJ Jethani JN . Superior oblique tendon damage resulting from eyelid surgery. Am J Ophthalmol. 2007 Dec;144(6):943-948
[PubMed ID: 17953939]
Kushner BJ . The inferior oblique muscle adherence syndrome. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Nov;125(11):1510-4
[PubMed ID: 17998512]
Kushner BJ . Superior oblique tendon incarceration syndrome. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Aug;125(8):1070-6
[PubMed ID: 17698753]
Merriam SW Kushner BJ . An investigation into the mechanisms causing antipodean strabismus. J AAPOS. 2007 Jun;11(3):249-53
[PubMed ID: 17360204]
Griepentrog GJ Aagaard-Kienitz B Kushner BJ Iskandar BJ Gamm DM . Unilateral eyelid swelling and ptosis caused by dural arteriovenous fistula in an infant. Arch Ophthalmol. 2006 Sep;124(9):1359-61
[PubMed ID: 16966640]
Kushner BJ . Perspective on strabismus, 2006. Arch Ophthalmol. 2006 Sep;124(9):1321-6
[PubMed ID: 16966628]