Erick D. Bothun, M.D.

Erick D. Bothun, M.D., is a pediatric ophthalmologist with expertise in pediatric cataract or lens abnormalities and strabismus. He is Board Certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology. His areas of focus and research include:

• Surgical and clinical care of complex pediatric cataract and anterior segment anomalies
• Complex strabismus surgery including related to Cranial nerve palsy, Duane syndrome, post traumatic and Thyroid eye disease in adults and children
• Surgical procedures for nystagmus and ocular torsion in adults and children

Dr. Bothun is recognized as a principal investigator for multiple national multicenter studies including the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study, the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study, and the Pediatric Artisan Aphakic Lens study. He has studied the use of intraocular lenses in young children and newer lens designs for patients with lens subluxation.

His current and past leadership roles include Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Quality Chair, the President of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, and Board member for American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Bothun shares his expertise through international service and education endeavors.