William F. Astle, Ophthalmologist
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William F. Astle

Ophthalmologist

2888 Shaganappi Trail NW Calgary Alberta,
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About

Strabismus and Amblyopia Pediatric Cataracts Pediatric Glaucoma Pediatric Refractive Surgery

Education and Training

University of Calgary

Board Certification

Ophthalmology in United States and Canada

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary -
  • Director of Vision Clinic at Alberta Children's hospital -

Awards

  • International Council of Ophthalmology Tribute to Work on International Task Force on Allied Health, 2006-2008   
  • Awarded as a “Corresponding Member” of the Peruvian Ophthalmological Society for significant contributions to their annual scientific Ophthalmologic Congress, Lima Peru, August 24, 2010   

Treatments

  • Strabismus & Amblyopia, Pediatric Cataracts, Pediatric Glaucoma

Internships

  • University of Calgary (Internal Medicine)

Fellowships

  • Jules Stein Eye Institute (Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Canadian Ophthalmological Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, International council of Ophthalmology

Articles and Publications

  • Over 100 publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His training in California. He uses the knowledge and skills acquired from overseas.

Areas of research

  • Strabismus and AmblyopiaPediatric CataractsPediatric GlaucomaPediatric Refractive SurgeryPEDIG Multicenter Group

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Allied Health Committee Chair, International Council of OphthalmologyPast-President, International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in OphthalmologyOverseas International Ophthalmology Work

Teaching and speaking

  • National and International presentations annuallyDirector - Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship, Alberta Children's Hospital, University of CalgaryParticipates in Ophthalmology Residency Program, University of Calgary

Hobbies / Sports

  • Skiing, Hiking, Golf

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Cataracts and Refractive Surgery

Areas of research

Strabismus and AmblyopiaPediatric CataractsPediatric GlaucomaPediatric Refractive SurgeryPEDIG Multicenter Group

William F. Astle's Practice location

2888 Shaganappi Trail NW -
Calgary, Alberta
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