Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Appointments & Records: Silverstein Eye Center — 816-358-3600
Cibis Eye Care Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 816-358-3600
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Gerhard Cibis, MD

Curriculum Vitae

Professional history and credentials of Gerhard Cibis, MD, pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist, and founder of Cibis Eye Care.

About Dr. Cibis

Practice Status

Cibis Eye Care has closed. For appointments and questions regarding medical records, please contact Silverstein Eye Center at 816-358-3600.

Professional Background

Gerhard Cibis, MD founded Cibis Eye Care, a practice focused on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. The practice utilized AVVDA (Automated Video Vision Development Assessment) in evaluating vision development.

Gerhard Cibis, MD built a career centered on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, the two fields that have defined Cibis Eye Care since its founding. His professional history and credentials are collected here in curriculum vitae form, offering visitors a concise overview of the training and clinical focus behind the practice. A dedicated page like this is standard for medical organizations, where prospective families, referring physicians, and professional colleagues often look for verifiable background information before deciding where to seek eye care for a child.

The practice itself has closed its doors, which is important context for anyone arriving at this site with questions. Cibis Eye Care was established around a specialization in children's vision: the evaluation of visual development, the assessment of common diagnoses, and the long-term management of eye alignment problems. The work drew on automated methods of vision development assessment, reflecting an early adoption of technology designed to measure and track how young children see.

Strabismus, one of the practice's two central concerns, refers to misalignment of the eyes and remains one of the most frequently addressed problems in pediatric eye care. Because children's visual systems are still maturing, early detection matters, and the specialty demands both medical precision and a reassuring, family-centered approach. The pages of this site preserve that clinical focus by explaining conditions, procedures, and the reasoning behind recommended treatments in plain, accessible language.

Patients and families searching for information about medical records, appointments, or general eye care questions are guided toward another provider following the practice's closure. Resources that remain available include patient forms, staff and office information, insurance and links pages, practice locations, and educational material such as a digital textbook release. Content covering common diagnoses, surgical topics, and the practice's approach to automated vision development assessment continues to serve as a useful reference for parents and caregivers seeking to understand children's eye health.

Specialties

  • Pediatric ophthalmology
  • Strabismus evaluation and treatment
  • Automated Video Vision Development Assessment (AVVDA)

Roles and Affiliations

  • Founder of Cibis Eye Care
  • Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist

Education and Career Timeline

The entries below summarize the training and professional milestones associated with Dr. Cibis's career as a pediatric ophthalmologist.

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Professional records and notes from a career in pediatric eye care.
  • Practice

    Founded Cibis Eye Care, a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus practice serving children and families in the Kansas City area.

  • Clinical Work

    Delivered pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus care, and incorporated AVVDA (Automated Video Vision Development Assessment) into vision development evaluation.

  • Education

    Completed medical training leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine and subsequent specialization in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.

  • Teaching

    Authored and released the Strabismus Surgery Digital Video Textbook, published in Part 1 and Part 2 on Vimeo.

Appointments and Medical Records

The Cibis Eye Care practice has closed. For appointments and for questions regarding medical records, contact Silverstein Eye Center at 816-358-3600.