Marilyn T. Miller

Marilyn Miller is an American pediatric ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital eye diseases and strabismus. Miller's contributions include descriptions of ocular findings in Mobius syndrome, Parry-Romberg syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome. She described associations of Duane syndrome with craniofacial abnormalities, as well as dyslexia, thalidomide toxicity, and other first-trimester anomalies. She was trained in the "Chicago" school of strabismus, with Martin J. Urist and Eugene R. Folk serving as her preceptors.

During her long career, Miller became known particularly for her interest in international ophthalmology. Along with administrative and educational work in this area, she has cared for thousands of patients around the world, and particularly in Nigeria.

Training

Miller graduated from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in 1959, and subsequently completed her internship, ophthalmology residency and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at University of Illinois Hospital. She received her B.A. in microbiology from Purdue University in 1954 and M.S. in the same subject from the University of Illinois in 1966.

Offices held and honors (partial list)

• Director of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus service in the department of ophthalmology at The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary from 1984-2002.
• Professor of Ophthalmology, The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
• 1988-1994 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 1988-1994 Board of Directors, American Academy of Ophthalmology
• 1998-1999 President, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 1990 Honor Award, 1997 Senior Honor Award, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 1993 Martin J. Urist Endowed Lecture
• 1996 Frank D. Costenbader Lecturer, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 2002-2003 President American Ophthalmological Society
• 2006 Marshall M. Parks Medal for Excellence in Pediatric Ophthalmology, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 2007 Life Achievement Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Published works (partial list)

• Miller MT, Folk ER (1975). "Strabismus associated with craniofacial anomalies". Am Orthopt J. 25: 27–36. 

See also

• pediatric ophthalmology