OFM_Profile_Florida_Retina_325_Profile 2 / 12 / 25 2 : 52 PM Page 1 B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T FROM TOP LEFT TO BOTTOM RIGHT : Luis G . León - Alvarado , M.D . ; S.K . Steven Houston III , M.D . , FASRS ; Thalmon R . Campagnoli , M.D . ; Thomas A . Barnard , M.D . ; Jaya B . Kumar , M.D . , FASRS ; Nisarg P . Joshi , MD ; Elias C . Mavrofrides , M.D . ; Matthew A . Cunningham , M.D . , FASRS Among the critical and often complex retina care services offered at Florida Retina Institute , pediatric retina care holds a special focus . Children face unique retinal conditions , ranging from congenital diseases to injuries caused by trauma or accidents that require specialized expertise and state - of - the - art interventions . These include : • Retinopathy of Prematurity ( ROP ) : Affecting premature infants , ROP arises when abnormal blood vessels develop in the retina , potentially leading to scarring or detachment . Early detection through specialized screenings and timely intervention by vitreo - retinal specialists are vital in preventing permanent vision loss . • Inherited Retinal Disorders : Genetic conditions like retinitis pigmentosa or Leber’s congenital amaurosis can significantly impact a child’s vision . The vitreo - retinal surgeons at Florida Retina Institute offer expert evaluations and access to cutting - edge treatments to manage these conditions effectively . • Pediatric Retinal Detachment : Retinal detachment , often resulting from trauma , such as sports - related injuries , requires urgent care . Florida Retina Institute’s vitreo - retinal surgeons provide advanced surgical solutions to restore and preserve vision in these critical situations . Dr . Elias Mavrofrides , medical director and managing partner of Florida Retina Institute , leads the team with unmatched expertise and compassion . With medical training from the University of Florida , residency at Baylor College of Medicine and fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute , Dr . Mavrofrides has devoted his career to providing exceptional care for pediatric patients . Since joining the Institute in 2004 , he has specialized in addressing retinopathy of prematurity ( ROP ) , retinal detachments and other complex pediatric conditions . Dr . Matthew Cunningham , research director at Florida Retina Institute , plays a pivotal role in advancing pediatric retinal care through clinical trials and innovative research . As principal investigator in Preserving numerous studies , Dr . Cunningham ensures that young patients benefit from the latest medical advancements , positioning Florida Retina Institute as a leader in cutting - edge treatments . When it comes to Children are particularly vulnerable to retinal injuries from accidents or sports - related trauma . Such incidents may involve blunt force impacts pediatric retina care , or penetrating injuries that can cause retinal tears or detachments . Vision Florida Retina Institute emphasizes preventive education , encouraging the highly skilled the use of protective eyewear for young athletes and raising awareness and experienced team at among families to reduce the risk of injuries . The vitreo - retinal specialists at Florida Retina Institute approach Florida Retina Institute leads the way with each pediatric case with precision , empathy and an unwavering cutting - edge treatments and advanced commitment to excellence . They provide families with confidence and clarity during some of the most challenging moments , delivering critical solutions . and complex care that transforms lives . by ELIAS C . MAVROFRIDES , M.D . , With a legacy of over four decades , Florida Retina Institute AND MATTHEW A . CUNNINGHAM , M.D . , FASRS continues to set the gold standard in pediatric retina care , offering hope and advanced solutions to preserve the vision of their youngest patients . Your specialized retina care provider of choice . Excellence in vitreo - or over 45 years , Florida Retina Institute has been a trusted leader retinal diseases and surgery since 1979 . # positivelyvisionfocused in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreo - retinal diseases and surgery . With 15 vitreo - retinal surgeons across 20 locations in FFlorida and Georgia , the practice is recognized for its dedication to Florida Retina Institute advanced treatments , compassionate care and innovative research . Multiple locations in Central Florida including Orlando , Guided by a multiethnic , multilingual team of specialists trained at some Kissimmee , Lake Mary and Clermont of the most prestigious institutions , Florida Retina Institute provides ( 877 ) 357 - 3846 | FloridaRetinaInstitute.com exceptional care for patients of all ages . ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM march 2025 ORLANDO FAMILY 13