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Paul Rychwalski, MD, Ophthalmology, Omaha, NE

PaulRychwalskiMD

Ophthalmology Omaha, NE

Pediatric & Strabismus

Physician

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  • Office

    8534 Cass St
    Omaha, NE 68114
    Phone+1 402-955-8290

Summary

  • Dr. Rychwalski specializes in Pediatric Eye Care and Surgery, childhood and adult strabismus. He has particular expertise in complex pediatric cataract and intraocular lens placement, pediatric glaucoma and the screening and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity.

    Dr Rychwalski has worked in Academic Medicine throughout his career. Prior to joining Children's Hospital and Medical Center as Chief of Ophthalmoogy, he served most recently at Connecticut Children's, private practice in Concord, NH and at the Cleveland Clinic where he assisted in the opening the largest overseas US Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

    Dr. Rychwalski received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Saint
    Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri, US. He completed his fellowship in
    pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Kentucky Chandler
    Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, US.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1993
  • University of Utah
    University of UtahBS, Biology, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2008 - 2018
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014
  • Honor Award American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2013
  • Caregiver Celebration Appreciation Award Cleveland Clinic, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (2015) Evaluation of the Intermittent Exotropia Questionnaire using Rasch analysis  
    Leske, D. A., Holmes, J. M., & Melia, B. M., JAMA Ophthalmology, 1/1/2015
  • Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (2015) Time course and predictors of amblyopia improvement with 2 hours of daily patching  
    Wallace, D. K., Lazar, E. L., Crouch, E. R. 3., Hoover, D. L., Kraker, R. T., & Tamkins, S. M., JAMA Ophthalmology, 1/1/2015
  • Retinal Dystrophy with Intraretinal Cystoid Spaces Associated with Mutations in the Crumbs Homologue (CRB1) gene  
    Cordovez JA, Traboulsi EI, Capasso JE, Sadagopan KA, Ganesh A, Rychwalski PJ, Neely KA, Brodie SE, Levin AV., Ophthalmic Genet, 1/10/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Strabismus surgery outcomes for attending versus supervised trainee as primary surgeon
    Rychwalski PJ, Emirates Ophthalmology Congress, 1/12/2013
  • The accuracy of the 30-degree test in detecting increased intracranial pressure when compared to CSF opening pressure on lumbar puncture
    Rychwalski PJ, Emirates Ophthalmology Congress, 1/12/2013
  • Findings of perinatal ocular examination performed on 3573 healthy full-term neonates
    Rychwalski PJ, Emirates Ophthalmology Congress, 1/12/2013
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Lectures

  • Rewards and Challenges of International Practice 
    Amelia Island, FL - 1/3/2016
  • How to avoid and manage complications in Strabismus surgery 
    1/22/2015
  • Update on Treatments for Retinopathy of Prematurity 
    1/13/2015
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Other

  • Dr. Paul Rychwalski discusses the effect 3D games could have on a child's developing eyes. 
    WBMA-TV
    Birmingham, AL - 1/19/2011
  • Back to School and Vision 
    TV-8
    Cleveland, Ohio - 1/16/2011
  • Dr. Paul Rychwalski discusses symptoms of lazy eye. 
    WTOL-TV
    Toledo, OH - 1/12/2011
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish