Kimberly G. Yen MD

Ophthalmology•Houston, TX

Pediatric & Strabismus

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

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6701 Fannin St.5th FloorHouston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-822-3230

Summary

Dr. Yen is tenured Professor at Baylor College of Medicine/Chief of Division of Ophthalmology at Texas Children’s Hospital. She has received an Honor Award from American Association of Pediatric and Strabismus, Achievement Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Master Clinician award from Baylor College of Medicine and has been named top doctor to Castle Connolly and Houstonia Magazine.

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

CA State Medical License 2002 - 2027
FL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
UT State Medical License 2000 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2002 - 2025
MI State Medical License 1995 - 1999
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Master Clinician Baylor College of Medicine, 2019
Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor Houstonia Magazine, 2019
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)
COMPLETED
NA
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
COMPLETED
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

Third nerve palsy as first presenting symptom of Guillain-Barre Syndrome spectrum clinical variant.
Uma L Balakrishnan, Nilesh K Desai, Kimberly G Yen
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2025-06-01
Refractive Change at 5 Years in the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study.
Deborah K VanderVeen, M Edward Wilson, Jenny Y Wang, Elias I Traboulsi, Sharon F Freedman
Ophthalmology. 2025-05-01
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