Michael Xavier Repka MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Vice Chair for Clinical Practice, Wilmer Eye Institute, Chief, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

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1800 Orleans StreetMaumenee LobbyBaltimore, MD 21287
Phone+1 410-955-5080
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Education & Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1979

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Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 1983 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1980 - 1986
NJ State Medical License 1981 - 1984
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017

Clinical Trials

Occlusion Versus Pharmacologic Therapy for Moderate Amblyopia Start of enrollment: 1999 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 3
Trial Comparing Daily Atropine Versus Weekend Atropine Start of enrollment: 2002 Jun 01
Completed
Phase 4
Trial Comparing Part-time Versus Minimal-time Patching for Moderate Amblyopia Start of enrollment: 2001 May 01
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Equivalent effectiveness of a prescription binocular treatment for amblyopia in real-world practice.
Eric D Gaier, Brenda L Bohnsack, Maria I Bodack, Fatema Ghasia, Shelley E Hancock
Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy. 2026-08-01
Vision screening outcomes and follow-up intervals among socioeconomically disadvantaged students from a school-based vision program.
YuQing Xu, Xinxing Guo, Kendall D Stout, David S Friedman, Michael X Repka
Ophthalmology. 2026-07-27
Low-concentration atropine for management of myopia progression: does iris colour matter?
Gareth Lingham, James Loughman, Samantha Sy Lee, Michael X Repka, Eoin Kerin
Eye. 2026-07-01

Journal Articles

Myopia Control with Low-Dose Atropine Eyedrops
Michael Repka, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

New FDA-Approved Glasses Can Slow Nearsightedness in KidsDecember 1st, 2025
Digital Therapy Treatment for Amblyopia Receives FDA ClearanceOctober 12th, 2022
The Myopia GenerationSeptember 13th, 2022