From the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) honored South End resident Stephen Christiansen, MD, chairman of ophthalmology at Boston University School of Medicine, with a Senior Achievement Award. The award recognizes significant scholarly work, teaching and committee contributions to the Academy. The Senior Achievement Award honors those members with at least ten years of noteworthy contributions.

Christiansen serves as professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at BUSM as well as the chief of ophthalmology at Boston Medical Center (BMC). His National Institutes of Health funded research includes clinical studies of pediatric and adult strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), pediatric cataract, retinopathy of prematurity and retinoblastoma. He has served in numerous leadership roles including president of the American Orthoptic Journal and chairman of the Program Planning Committee at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS). He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and editorials and has received numerous awards including the Senior Honor Award from AAPOS and the Secretariat Award from the AAO.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons whose mission is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education and advancing the profession of ophthalmology.