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Cynthia Alley, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA

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Ophthalmology Philadelphia, PA

Pediatric & Strabismus

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Associates

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  • Office

    5501 Old York Rd FL Lifter2
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
    Phone+1 215-456-6696
    Fax+1 215-456-6769

Summary

  • Cynthia Alley, MD, based in Newtown Square, PA, is an Ophthalmologist specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Her academic background includes a BA in Biology from Drew University, an internship at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, and a residency at Temple University Hospital, where she later served as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Alley is proficient in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus repair, comprehensive ophthalmology, and botulinum toxin injections for eye muscle disorders. She holds several published works under her belt, including an editorial in Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. Notable honors she has received include being named "Top Doc" by Main Line Today and receiving the Resident Research Award from Temple University Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center
    Crozer-Chester Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2000
  • Drew University
    Drew UniversityBA, Biology, 1991 - 1993
  • Syracuse University
    Syracuse UniversityNo Degree, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2004 - 2006
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominated "Top Doc" Main Line Today, 2010
  • Resident Research Award Temple University Hospital, 2004
  • Beta Beta Beta Drew University, 1992
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Preschool Vision Screening: Update on Guidelines and Techniques  
    Alley, CL, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 1/1/2013
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Intermittent Exotropia  
    Alley CL, Deutsch JA, Gunton K, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 1/1/2013
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Developing World  
    Maida, JM; Mathers, K; Alley, CL, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 1/1/2008

Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of Corneal Curvatures, Axial Lengths, and Intraocular Lens Powers among Different World Populations
    Tsong, JW, Alley, CL, Persaud, T, Grewal, S, Gaughan, J, Alley, AA, ARVO Annual Meeting, 1/1/2005
  • Comparison of Axial Lengths, Keratometric Powers, and Intraocular Lens Implant Powers of Populations from Vietnam, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and Urban United States
    Alley CL, Danzig C, Membreno JH, Gaughn J, Baldassano V, ARVO Annual Meeting, 1/1/2003
  • Development of a Human Interleukin-1 Beta Precursor ELISA
    Casey LS, Esposito L, Alley CL, Lytwyn B, Dondero R, The Physiologist, 1/1/1994

Lectures

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology for the Primary Care Physician 
    Wills Eye Hospital - 1/18/2014
  • Amblyopia 
    Wills Eye Hospital - 1/12/2013
  • Double Vision 
    Phoenixville Hospital - 1/20/2010
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Other

  • Ophthalmology Problems seen in the Pediatric Office 
    Teaching Faculty on Audio-Digest CME/CE Program, Audio-Digest Pediatrics
    1/7/2007

Press Mentions

  • Editorial Introductions
    Editorial IntroductionsSeptember 8th, 2019

Professional Memberships