Erick D. Bothun, M.D. is a pediatric ophthalmologist with expertise in pediatric cataract or lens abnormalities and strabismus. He is Board Certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology. His expertise and research includes the surgical care of anterior segment anomalies, complex strabismus, and metabolic disease. Dr. Bothun is recognized as a principle investigator for multiple national multicenter studies including the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study and the Pediatric Artisan Aphakic Lens study. He has studied the use of intraocular lenses in young children and newer lens designs for patients with lens subluxation. Dr. Bothun has received regional and national recognition for his work including the US News and World Report Top Doctors, Best Doctors in America, Honor Award American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Helen Keller Sight Award from the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, and the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His current and past leadership roles include Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Quality Chair, the President of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, Medical Director of the Minnesota Lions Children’s Eye Clinic, and Co-Director for the Center for Thyroid Eye Disease, University of Minnesota. Dr. Bothun shares his expertise through international service and education endeavors and is the chair of the International Committee for the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Bothun does not have any affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization.