Erick D. Bothun, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Service

Erick D. Bothun, M.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
Phone (612) 625-4400, Fax (612) 626-3119
bothu003@umn.edu

Dr. Erick Bothun was born and raised near Rochester, Minnesota.   He received his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude, B.A.) in Physics from St. Olaf College.  He completed his medical degree and ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota.  Between medical school and residency training, Dr. Bothun volunteered for one year as a physician providing educational and clinical service in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and India.  Following residency training, Dr. Bothun completed his fellowship training and was on staff in the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service at the Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan. 

Dr. Bothun returned to the University of Minnesota as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.  He is a member of the American and Minnesota Academies of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Medical Association.  He has received awards and honors for his service and teaching including the Plotke Award, the Reader’s Digest Fellowship, and the Gault Award.  Dr. Bothun has been invited to deliver lectures by organizations on strabismus, surgical management of nystagmus, and medical service in underdeveloped countries.  He is married with three boys and one girl.

Professional Activities

Clinical Care – Dr. Bothun is primarily involved in the clinical and surgical care of patients. His primary interests deal with strabismus (misaligned eyes), pediatric cataracts and glaucoma, surgical management of nystagmus, and retinopathy of prematurity. However, his practice provides comprehensive eye care for all children and for those adults who have eye movement disorders. Patients are seen in the Minnesota Lions Children's Eye Clinic at the University of Minnesota. Appointments may be made by calling (612) 625-4400 or (800) 937-4393.

Teaching – Dr. Bothun enjoys being involved with the clinical and didactic education of medical students, residents, orthoptists, and fellows.

Administrative - Dr. Bothun is the coordinator for continuing medical education for the pediatric ophthalmology service at the University.

Research - Dr. Bothun is actively involved in clinical science research in pediatric ophthalmology. He has a number of recent publication efforts in review in peer review articles.  His clinical studies have involved strabismus and pediatric cataracts. His expertise is utilized as an investigator in multicenter studies including the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study under the direction of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and the Amblyopia Treatment Studies under the direction of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) administered by the Jaeb Center in Tampa, Florida.

Links

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology  (MAO)
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)

Patient Information on Eye Conditions / Patient Support Groups

What is Pediatric Ophthalmology
Strabismus FAQs
The Strabismus Minute - (strabismus topics from Orbis)
Questions and Answers:  Results of Part-Time vs. Minimal Patching for Moderate Amblyopia – NIH Clinical Trial completed 2003
Pediatric Ophthalmology at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (full web books on strabismus, pediatric ophthalmology)
Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association
Correcting Your Vision with Glasses and Contacts
Premature Babies:  Special Health Issues
Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Retinal Diseases
Low Vision / Vision Rehabilitation Services Locater
Adult Strabismus
NIH Vision Resource: anatomy, diseases (common and rare)
Detailed Patient Information Monographs  From AAPOS (see above)
Common Vision and Eye Problems (AAP)

Recent Publication Efforts:

Bothun EB, Archer SM:  Bilateral Medial Rectus Recession for Divergence Insufficiency Esotropia. JAAPOS 2005;9(1):3-6.

Bothun EB, Summers CG.  Unilateral Inferior Oblique Anterior Transposition for Dissociated Vertical Deviation. JAAPOS 2004;8:259-263.

Singh-Parikshak R, Bothun ED, Superstein R, Del Monte M, Archer S, Johnson MW. Sequestration and Late Activation of Lenticular Candida Abscess in Two Premature Infants. Arch Ophthalmol 2004; 122:1393-1395.