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Amber Dawson, OD

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pediatric optometry

bio

Amber Dawson is an optometrist with expertise in special needs and functional vision assessments. As a pediatric optometrist, Dr. Dawson provides primary vision care to all children. Vision is crucial for development and her hope is to be an advocate and educate families on the importance of routine eye exams. She also specializes in special needs populations as well as low vision patients.

education and training

  • medical school: Optometry school at Kentucky College of Optometry in Pikeville Kentucky
  • residency: University of Houston; pediatrics, binocular vision and special needs

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

pediatric optometry always peaked my interest in school. Once I learned I enjoyed it, I never looked back.

Dayton Children's is special because...

they make quality of patient care the highest priority.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

I am excited to join a new specialty department and bring quality eye care to patients in the area.

I like working with kids because...

Kids are entertaining and challenging all in one breath. They keep me on my toes and never fail to surprise me. It's the most rewarding when they are successful!

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Dr. Dawson and her staff are amazing!

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Dr. Dawson is incredibly knowledgeable and does a wonderful job explaining things so the little patient understands what she is talking about.

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We absolutely love it here!!!

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Erin and Dr. Amber Dawson in Ophthalmology were both amazing! They took their time with my son, and were very patient and kind. I was very worried prior to this appointment about my sons corporation but he did great, and I truly think that's because of the team that took care of him!

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