KimberlyG.YenMD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

Pediatric & Strabismus

Professor, tenured, Department of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Department of Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital.

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Office
6701 Fannin St
Suite 51000
Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-822-3230

Fax+1 832-825-4776

Education & Training

University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1999
St Joseph Mercy Ann ArborInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1995
Bascom Palmer Eye Institutepediatric ophthalmology

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
UT State Medical License 2000 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2002 - 2025
MI State Medical License 1995 - 1999
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Castle Connolly top doctor
Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award Baylor College of Medicine, 2016
Honor Award American Association of Pediatric and Strabismus, 2012
Fulbright and Jaworski LLP Award for Faculty Excellence Baylor College of Medicine, 2009
Heed ophthalmic foundation fellowship Heed Foundation, 1999
Knights Templar foundation grant recipient Knights Templar Foundation, 1999
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Clinical Trials

The Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Study (ETROP) Start of enrollment: 2001 Oct 01
Unknown status
Phase 2, Phase 3
An Evaluation of Treatment of Amblyopia in Children 7 To <18 Years Old Start of enrollment: 2002 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
Infant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS) Start of enrollment: 2004 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Versus Unilateral Recess-Resect for Intermittent Exotropia Start of enrollment: 2010 Jun 01
Completed
Not Applicable
New Pediatric Patching Method to Improve Compliance Start of enrollment: 2014 Jun 01
Recruiting
Not Applicable
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) Prevalence Study Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 01
Unknown status
Trial of Overminus Spectacle Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia Start of enrollment: 2017 Jan 16
Completed
Not Applicable
Binocular Dig Rush Game Treatment for Amblyopia Start of enrollment: 2017 Mar 02
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Refractive change at 5 years in the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study (TAPS).
Deborah K VanderVeen, Edward Wilson, Jenny Y Wang, M Elias I Traboulsi, Sharon F Freedman
Ophthalmology. 2024-12-16
1 citations
Prevalence of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis among patients diagnosed with early-onset idiopathic bilateral cataracts: final analysis.
Sharon F Freedman, Monte A Del Monte, Ulysses Diva, Sean P Donahue, Arlene V Drack
Journal of AAPOS. 2023-08-01
4 citations
Complications Occurring Through 5 Years Following Primary Intraocular Lens Implantation for Pediatric Cataract.
Kimberly G Yen, Michael X Repka, Desirae R Sutherland, Kathryn M Haider, Sarah R Hatt
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2023-08-01

Press Mentions

Why Eye Drops Are Harmful to KidsOctober 25th, 2018
Hearing, Vision Checks Key Part of Back-to-School ProcessJuly 27th, 2018
Texas Children's Hospital Helps Blind Gymnast Overcome ObstaclesJuly 28th, 2016

Grant Support

Knights Templar Foundation grantKnights Templar Foundation1999–2000

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Fellow
American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Member
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Member