Harold P. Koller, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.

Huntingdon Valley Eye Care Consultants, Ltd.
Holy Redeemer Medical Office Building, Suite 150
1650 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Business Telephone Number: (215) 947-6660
Facsimile Number: (215) 947-7425
E-mail: eyecareconsultants@verizon.net

Wills Eye Institute
840 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Central High School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Graduated 1955

Major: Zoology, Bachelor of Arts Degree
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Graduated 1959

Major: Zoology
University of Pennsylvania - Graduate School
1959-1960

Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Graduated 1964

1964-1965

Internship in Straight Medicine
Temple University Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA

Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons of New Jersey

Clinical Investigator for Bausch & Lomb Corporation regarding the use of a high plus polymacon contact lens for the treatment of amblyopia. This was performed between 1973-1975. Total amount of funding from Bausch & Lomb Corporation amounted to $28,000.

Clinical Investigator in the Silsoft Silicone Elastomer Contact Lens Clinical Research Program for Dow Corning Corporation, developer of universal lens for pediatric aphakia, November 1978 through September 1981. Total amount of funding from the Dow Corning Corporation $16,000.

Clinical Investigator in the Silsight Silicone Elastomer Contact Lens for cosmetic extended wear Clinical Research Program for Dow Corning Corporation. August 1980 through March 1983.

Clinical Investigator for the IOLAB Corporation Pediatric Lacrimal Duct Catheter Clinical Study, 1981-1996.

Clinical Investigator for the IOLAB Corporation Pediatric Intraocular Lens Implantation Clinical Study, started October 1983.

Koller, H., Goldberg, K. The Ophthalmologist’s Role in Visual Processing and Learning Disabilities, DUANE’S CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, Vol. 5, chapter 42, E. Jaeger, ed. Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2006 edition.

Koller, H., Goldberg, K. Role of the Ophthalmologist in Learning Disorders, HARLEY’S PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY, 5th edition, chapter 27, Nelson and Olitsky, eds. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.

Koller, H. Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders’ Clinical Practice Guidelines: Redefining the Standards of Care for Infants, Children and Families with Special Needs, Stanley Greenspan, MD, Chair, Chapter 11, 2000, Bethesda, MD.

Koller, H., Schwartz, D. Vision Therapy for Children (Part I), EYENET AUDIO, January, 2000.

Koller, H. (Consultant) Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatrician, American Academy of Pediatrics, Policy Statement, PEDIATRICS, Volume 111, Number 4, April 2003.

Koller, H. An Ophthalmologist’s Approach to Visual Processing/Learning Differences. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS, May/June 2002, Vol. 39, No 3.

Koller, H., Goldberg, K. Spotting Learning Differences, REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, March issue, 2002.

Koller, H., Goldberg, K. Your Role in Detecting Learning Differences, REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, March issue, 2000.

Koller, H. An Ophthalmologist’s Approach to Children with Visual Perception and Learning Differences, AMERICAN ORTHOPTIC JOURNAL, Volume 49, 1999.

Koller, H. Recognize the Signs of Learning Disabilities, EYENET, May issue, 1999.

Koller, H. Effective Options in Amblyopia Therapy, EYENET, April issue, 1999.

Koller, H., Goldberg, K. A Guide to Visual and Perceptual Learning Disabilities, CURRENT CONCEPTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY, Volume 7, March 1999.

Koller, H. Tips for Enhancing Pediatric Exam Efficiency, EYENET, March issue, 1999.

Koller, H. How Does Vision Affect Learning II? , JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMIC NURSING AND TECHNOLOGY, November/December issue, 1998.

Koller, H. (SOOp Chair) Screening for Retinopathy in the Pediatric Patient With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, American Academy of Pediatrics , PEDIATRICS, Volume 101, Number 2, February 1998.

Koller, H. Is Vision Therapy Quackery? How to Separate Fact from Fiction and Get Pediatric Patients the Help They Need, REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, March 1998.

Koller, H. 10 Tips on Refracting Children, REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY,
Vol. IV, No. 2, February 1997.

Koller, H. How Does Vision Affect Learning? JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMIC NURSING & TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 16, No. 1, January/February 1997.

Becker, B., Berry, F.D., Koller, H. Balloon Catheter Dilation for Treatment of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, Vol. 121, March 1996.

Shields, J.A., Shields, C.L., Koller, H., Federman, J.L., Koblenzer, P., Barbera, L.S.
Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita Associated with Bilateral Congenital Retinal Detachment. RETINA 10:2, April/June 1990.

Gottlob, I., Zubcov, A., Catalano, R., Reinecke, R., Koller, H., Calhoun, J., Manley, D.
Nystagmus Patterns of Spasmus Nutans with or without CNS Lesions and Infantile Nystagmus. OPHTHALMOLOGY 97(9), 1166-1175, 1990.

Federman, J.A., Altman, J., Koller, H. The Surgical and Non-Surgical Management of Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous, OPHTHALMOLOGY 89:29, 1984.

Schwartz, R., Koller, H. Survey of Sutures Used in Strabismus Surgery, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS, 18:1, January/February 1981.

Getnick, R., Harley, R., Koller, H. Unusual Presentation of Optic N. Glioma. ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1975.

Dabazies, O.H., Koller, H. Atromid and Diabetic Retinopathy, ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1:213, 1969.

Koller, H. (Contributing Editor): YOUR BABY’S FIRST YEAR, 1998.

Koller, H. (Contributing Editor): THE OFFICIAL, COMPLETE HOME REFERENCE GUIDE TO YOUR CHILD’S SYMPTOMS – BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, 1998.

Koller, H. (Technical Advisor): THE COMPLETE AND AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE – CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD – BIRTH TO AGE FIVE, 1998.

Koller, H. (Subcommittee) Red Reflex Examination in Infants, American Academy of Pediatrics, Policy Statement, PEDIATRICS, Volume 109, Number 5, May 2002.

Koller, H. (Consultant) Use of Photoscreening for Children’s Vision Screening, American Academy of Pediatrics, PEDIATRICS, Volume 109, Number 3, March 2002.

Koller, H. (Consultant) Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity, American Academy of Pediatrics, PEDIATRICS, Volume 108, Number 3, September 2001.

“Ophthalmology for the Pediatrician”, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, January 21, 2006.

“Pediatric Diagnosis of the Red Eye”, Frankford Pediatrics, Philadelphia, PA, December 6, 2005.

“Avoiding Misdiagnosis in Children with Red Eyes”, Torresdale Pediatrics, Philadelphia, PA, September 27, 2005.

“The Red Eye Dilemma”, Red Lion Pediatrics, Philadelphia, PA, September 22, 2005.

“Visual Perception and Eye Movement Disorders”, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Flushing, NY, May 5, 2005.

“Ophthalmology and Family Medicine”, Abington Family Medicine Practice, Jenkintown, PA, February 23, 2005.

“Ophthalmology for the Pediatrician: Headaches in Children--Ophthalmic Causes”, Wills
Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, January 29, 2005.

“Visual Perception & Learning in Children & Adults - The Primary Care Physician’s Role”, Grand Rounds, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA, July 21, 2004.

“Latest Innovations in Amblyopia Therapy and the Pediatric Ophthalmologist’s Approach to Visual Processing and Perception”, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, March 2, 2004.

“Understanding Your Child’s Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach”, Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA, February 28, 2004.

“The Art of Strabismus Surgical Techniques”, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, February 19, 2004.

“The Ophthalmologist’s Role in learning Disabilities”, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, January 31, 2004.

“The Science of Visual Perception, Processing, and Learning”, Delaware Valley Pediatric Ophthalmology Society, Philadelphia, PA, January 14, 2004.

“The Pediatrician’s Role in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Learning Differences,” Frankford Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Philadelphia, PA, September 12, 2003.

“Update on Visual Perception and Processing Disorders,” Ophthalmology for Pediatricians/Primary Care Physicians, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, January 26, 2002.

“An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assisting Children with Learning Differences,”
Supporting Parents of Exceptional Kids through Education (SPEKE), Cherry Hill, NJ, January 17, 2002.

Dylexia and Headaches,” Wills Eye Hospital Pediatrics Eye Opener and Core Lecture, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, December 4, 2001.

“Visual Perception and Processing: Easy Diagnosis in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Practice,” New Jersey American Academy of Pediatrics, Woodbridge, NJ, May 19, 2001.

“Update on Visual Perception and Processing Disorder,” Wills Eye Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA, January 27, 2001.

“Unsuspected Visual and Perceptual Consequences of Prematurity,” Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA, October 17, 2000.

“An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assisting Children with Learning Differences,”
Widener University, Chester, PA, April 8, 2000.

“The Multidisciplinary Approach to Learning Differences,” Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference, Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, March 11, 2000.

“Treating the Red Eye,” Guest lecturer for Speakers Alliance Program, Woodbridge, NJ,
March 6, 2000.

“Update on Visual Perception and Processing Disorders,” Ophthalmology for the Pediatrician, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, January 22, 2000.

Dialogue with a Doctor Series, “The Eye, Vision and Learning,” Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA, January 17, 2000.

“Classroom Diagnoses of Learning Differences in Children,” Beaver College Graduate Colloquium Series, Glenside, PA, October 19, 1999.

“Visual Perception and Learning Differences – An Ophthalmologist’s View,” James H. Allen Guest Lecturer, 21st Annual Tulane Eye Alumni Day, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, June 11-12, 1999.

“Treatment of Red Eyes,” Guest Lecturer for the Barnet Dulaney Foundation, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, May 4, 1999.

“Reading & Learning Disorders – Are Your Child’s Eyes At Fault?” Lecture with
Kenneth Goldberg, Psy.D., Northeast Regional Library, Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 1999.

“Visual Processing and Learning Deficiencies,” Wills Eye Hospital Conference for Pediatricians/Primary Care Physicians, Philadelphia, PA, January 23, 1999.

“Headaches and Learning Disabilities,” Wills Eye Hospital Core Lecture, Philadelphia, PA, January 21, 1999.

“Headaches and Learning Differences – Is There An Eye Problem?,” Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA , January 5, 1999.

“Reading and Learning Disorders – Are Your Child’s Eyes At Fault?,” Jeanes Hospital Speakers Bureau Lecture, Philadelphia, PA, May 14, 1998.

“Pre-Visit Cycloplegia for Pediatric Re-Examinations,” 50th Annual Wills Eye Hospital Conference, Philadelphia, PA , March 12, 1998.

“Ocular Manifestations of Metabolic Disease,” Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, January 17, 1998.

“Learning, Vision and Systemic Illness (Does the Under-Achiever in School Have Something More Serious Going On?),” School Nurses’ Ophthalmologic Update, Wills Eye Hospital Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 22, 1997.

Presented “Managed Care Ophthalmology – Is This Really Our Future?” at the Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 21, 1997.

“Ophthalmological Diagnoses Contributing to Learning Disabilities,” Clinical Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities, Chapel Hill, NC, February 25, 1997.

“Headaches – Ocular and Non-Ocular Causes,” Wills Eye Hospital Conference, Philadelphia, PA, January 25, 1997.

“Does Vision Affect Learning in School?,” presented to Delaware County Nurse Association, Springfield, PA, November 11, 1996.

“How Does Vision Affect Learning?,” School Nurses’ Ophthalmology Update Program presented by Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, March 16, 1996.

“Current Signs of a Positive Evolution in the Managed Care Environment,” 48th Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 15, 1996.

“Tearing in Infants and Children: Is It Serious?” Allegheny County Medical Society, Carnegie, PA, February 13, 1996.

“The Causes of Tearing and Red Eyes in Infants and Children,” New Castle County Pediatric Society, Wilmington, DE, November 28, 1995.

“Innovative Concepts in the Treatment/Diagnosis of Pediatric Eye Problems,” Southern New Jersey Pediatric Society, Westmont, NJ, July 11, 1995.

Lectured on “The Efficacy of Balloon Dacryoplasty in Congenital Lacrimal Obstruction,” Annual Tulane University School of Medicine Alumni Lecture, New Orleans, LA,
June 9-10, 1995.

“Treating Red and Allergic Eyes in a Managed Care Environment,” Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ, April 25, 1995.

Guest Speaker at the Raleigh Journal Club on “Ocular Allergies and Treatment,”
Raleigh, NC, April 18, 1995.

“Significant Causes of Visual Loss in Children,” Abington Memorial Hospital,
Abington, PA, March 29, 1995.

Presented the following lectures at the Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference,
Philadelphia, PA, March 16-18, 1995:

-“The Efficacy of Balloon Dacryoplasty in Congenital Lacrimal Obstruction”
-“Intraocular Lenses in Children: The Wills Experience”
-“A Model for Ultimate Failure of the Managed Care System As We Know It”

Guest lecturer on “Allergies & Therapies,” Lehigh Valley Ophthalmologic Society,
Bethlehem, PA, March 7, 1995.

“Cataracts,” Wills Eye Hospital Pediatric Update, Philadelphia, PA, January 28, 1995.

“Intraocular Lens Implants in Children,” Cooper Eye Institute, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ, January 17, 1995.

Presented “The Incidence of Migraine in the Pediatric Ophthalmologic Practice,” Annual Tulane University Medical School Alumni Lecture, New Orleans, LA, June 10, 1994.

“Managing Eye Problems in Your Office,” presented to Jeanes Hospital Staff,
June 3, 1994.

Lectured on “Current Trends in Ocular Allergy Management” for the South Jersey Allergy Society, May 3, 1994.

“Migraine in Children,” Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference, April 23, 1994.

Guest speaker on Ophthalmology at the Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Dermatologic Society Meeting, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, March 18, 1994.

“Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Migraine,” Ophthalmology Department Meeting, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, February 28, 1994.

“Organic Causes of Amblyopia in Childhood,” Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, February 17, 1994.

Guest Lecturer on Pediatric Ophthalmology, Penn State University School of Medicine Grand Rounds, Hershey, PA, August 18, 1993.

“Indications for Intraocular Lens Implants in Children,” Annual Tulane University School of Medicine Alumni Day, New Orleans, LA, June 12, 1993.

“Indications for Intraocular Lens Implants in Children,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, May 14, 1993.

“Complications with Intraocular Lens Implants,” Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference, April 1-3, 1993.

“Cataract Surgery in Children,” Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Update for Pediatricians, Philadelphia, PA, January 16, 1993.

“Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Cataracts,” Our Lady of Lourdes Pediatric Department, Camden, NJ, September 22, 1992.

“Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children – Why, When, and How,” The Eye Institute of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, June 15, 1992.

“Diplopia as an Indicator of Systemic Disease,” Abington Memorial Hospital Department of Family Practice, Abington, PA, June 14, 1992.

“The Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital (Infantile) Cataracts,” Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Update for the Pediatrician, Philadelphia, PA, January 18, 1992.

“Diagnosis as an Indicator of Systemic Disease,” Holy Redeemer Hospital Family Practice Physicians, Meadowbrook, PA, February 20, 1991.

“Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Future,” Lehigh Valley Ophthalmologic Society, Bethlehem, PA, January 8, 1991.

“Overview of Pediatric Ophthalmology,” Abington Memorial Hospital Family Practice Residents, Abington, PA, December 13, 1990.

"Diplopia as an Indicator of Systemic Disease,” Wills Eye Hospital – Ophthalmology Update for the Primary Care Physician, Philadelphia, PA, October 10, 1990.

“The Treatment of Visual Losses in Children,” Southampton Lions Club,
Meadowbrook, PA, April 25, 1990.

“Cataracts in Children,” Wills Eye Hospital Pediatric Ophthalmology Update,
Philadelphia, PA, April 7, 1990.

“Blocked Tear Ducts in Infants,” 1990 Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference,
Philadelphia, PA, March 31, 1990.

“Why Can’t EYE Learn?,” Learning Differences and Visual Perception from a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Neuropsychology Perspective, Sponsored by the American Academy of
Pediatrics’ Section on Ophthalmology and the Jefferson Medical College Office of CME, March 21, 2001, Orlando, Florida.

“Learning Differences in Pediatric Ophthalmology Practices: Parental Perception,” Poster Presentation (Harold P. Koller, M.D., Stephen R. Glaser, M.D., Kenneth B. Goldberg, Psy.D.), American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, March 2001, Orlando, Florida.

“Pre-Visit Home Cycloplegia in Pediatric Ophthalmology: An Outcome Study,” The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Annual Meeting,
April 8, 1998, Palm Springs, CA.

“Practicing Pediatric Ophthalmology in a Managed Care Environment: Strategy for Success,” American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, April 12, 1995, Philadelphia, PA.

“Childhood Migraine in a Pediatric Ophthalmic Practice,” The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Annual Meeting, April 18, 1993,
Palm Springs, CA.

“The Diagnosis and Management of Congenital and Juvenile Cataracts,” The American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Spring Meeting, April 13, 1992, New York, NY.

“Efficient Organization of a Pediatric Ophthalmology Practice,” The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Annual Meeting – Practice Enhancement Workshop, May 18, 1991, Montreal, Canada.

“The Diagnosis and Implications of Migraine in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Practice,” Eastern Regional Orthoptic Meeting, March 13, 1990, Princeton, NJ.

Over 100 additional presentations locally and nationally 1965 to 1990-unlisted.

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