Meet Dr. Cibis

About Gerhard Cibis, MD

Gerhard Cibis, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist and the founder of Cibis Eye Care. His clinical focus was strabismus — the misalignment of the eyes — along with the broader range of pediatric ophthalmic conditions.

Dr. Cibis also produced the Strabismus Surgery Digital Video Textbook, released in Part 1 and Part 2 on Vimeo, which shares his surgical approach with interested clinicians and students.

More detail about the practice and its history appears on the About page.

Dr. Gerhard Cibis is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist who founded Cibis Eye Care with a clear mission: to protect and improve vision in children. His approach centers on the way eyesight shapes a child's development, from early visual experience through school years and adolescence. Because children rarely describe vision problems clearly, the practice emphasizes careful, age-appropriate assessment, using automated vision testing and structured evaluation to identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed for years.

The practice handles some of the most common diagnoses in pediatric eye care, including crossed-eye and out-turned eye conditions, refractive errors, amblyopia, and alignment concerns that can affect depth perception and reading. Parents frequently arrive with questions about a child's squinting, head tilt, delayed eye milestones, or a family history of eye trouble, and thoughtful examination combined with parent education is the foundation of every visit.

Beyond the examination room, Cibis Eye Care treats the family as a partner in care. Prospective families are encouraged to review insurance information, patient forms, office location details, and appointment policies ahead of time, and medical records can be requested to help the team prepare. The site also offers downloadable textbooks, notices, and digital resources, reflecting a broader commitment to sharing knowledge so families understand what is happening and why it matters.