About

Patrick Derespinis, M.D., is a faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. His medical degree was obtained in 1980 from Universidad del Noreste Escuela de Medicina. His clinical interests include refractive disorders in children, pediatric eye trauma, congenital eye disorders, and strabismus. Dr. Derespinis's work focuses on these areas, contributing to the understanding and treatment of various pediatric ophthalmologic conditions. His expertise and research aim to improve outcomes for children with eye-related health issues, supporting the mission of the department to advance ophthalmic care and education.

Research topics

• Medicine
• Optometry
• Ophthalmology
• Pediatrics

Selected publications

• New Options for Reducing Myopia Progression

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2026-03-01

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• Prescribing Glasses in Preverbal Children

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2024

  1st authorCorresponding
  • Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Pediatrics
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• Why Do Some Children With Esotropia Need Surgery While Others Only Need Glasses?

  2024-05-28

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  Esotropia, or the inward misalignment of one or both eyes, is a form of strabismus commonly seen in children. Although there are many forms of esotropia, the 2 most common types are accommodative esotropia and nonaccommodative esotropia (Figure 27-1). Congenital or infantile esotropia is a form of nonaccommodative esotropia present in children under the age of 1 year. In this section, I will frequently cite congenital esotropia when referring to nonaccommodative forms of esotropia, although nonaccommodative esotropia can also be acquired at a subsequent time. Accommodative esotropia requires the use of eyeglasses, and nonaccommodative esotropia requires surgery.

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• A 50-Year-Old Woman With Esotropia After Retinal Detachment Repair

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2023-03-01

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• Management of Adult Strabismus

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2021

  • Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Ophthalmology
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• The Approach to the Newborn With Bilateral Leukocoria

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2020-03-01

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• Instructing Residents in Strabismus Surgery

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2018-11-19 · 1 citations

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• Marfan Syndrome: Staging Nonsurgical vs Surgical Treatments in Children With Subluxated Lenses and Refractive Problems

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2017-03-01

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• Prevention of Lower Eyelid Retraction in a Case of Inferior Rectus Muscle Recession

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2016-01-01 · 1 citations

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• Clinical Experiences With Unilateral and Bilateral Inferior Oblique Anterior Transpositions

  Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 2016-07-01

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Frequent coauthors

• Rudolph S. Wagner

  21 shared

• Anthony Caputo

  9 shared

• Suqin Guo

  7 shared

• Suqin Guo

  Xinxiang Medical University

  5 shared

• Karin Reynolds

  United Hospital

  4 shared

• J. DeLuca

  4 shared

• Kevin Mickey

  4 shared

• R.V. Paul Chan

  University of Illinois Chicago

  3 shared

Education

• M.D.

  Universidad del Noreste Escuela de Medicina

  1980