Matthew T. Vaughn, O.D., FAAO
Matthew T. Vaughn, O.D., FAAO
Treats Children
Locations and Appointments
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About Matthew T. Vaughn, O.D., FAAO
Welcome! Every child deserves an eye exam that works for them, and that takes patience, curiosity, and time. I care for infants, children, and teens, including many with autism, developmental differences, or other complex needs, and I build each visit around the child in front of me and the family beside them. Families of all backgrounds are welcome in my office.
I believe good care comes from both education and experience. I have spent my career teaching and mentoring the next generation of optometrists, and lecturing to colleagues around the world, which keeps me current on the latest approaches to myopia management, binocular vision, and pediatric eye disease. I offer comprehensive pediatric eye exams and evaluation and treatment of strabismus, amblyopia, and other binocular vision problems. I also care for children with ocular pathology and the visual effects of concussion, and I see patients in Spanish. I am honored that you would trust me with your child's vision, and I look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Matthew T. Vaughn is an Instructor in Clinical Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. His practice interests include autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, visual effects after concussion, myopia progression, strabismus, amblyopia, binocular vision disorders, learning-related vision problems, and ocular pathology.
Dr. Vaughn received his undergraduate degree in biology from The College of New Jersey. He then earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the SUNY College of Optometry, where he also completed his residency in Pediatric Optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Dr. Vaughn joins Weill Cornell after more than 10 years on the faculty of the SUNY College of Optometry and its University Eye Center, most recently as Associate Clinical Professor. He supervised students and residents in the comprehensive eye care of children of all ages and ability levels, and he served as instructor of record for the Pediatric Optometry and Vision Development course and laboratory and the Advanced Topics in Pediatric Ocular Disease elective. He is author and co-author of a number of journal articles and abstracts, and he has given countless hours of continuing education lectures on various pediatric topics, both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Vaughn is passionate about education, mentorship, and advocacy for the queer community. He is the founder and chair of the American Academy of Optometry's PRIDE Focus Special Interest Group, which advocates for equitable eye care for the LGBTQ+ community and supports queer optometrists within the profession. He is also bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Vaughn is currently accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020.
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O.D.State University of New York College of Optometry2014
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B.S.The College of New Jersey2011
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