Aging almost always means cataracts—a clouding of the lens of the eye that results in impaired vision. Luckily, surgeons can remove most cataracts in a relatively simple outpatient operation. We offer patients outpatient surgery, anesthesia eye drops, and the latest in imaging, assessment, and diagnostic tools. Our doctors are deeply committed to restoring as much sight as possible with minimal discomfort. Our ophthalmologists excel at all forms of cataract surgery, and use innovative techniques, including small-incision procedures that require no suturing, resulting in faster recovery and better vision. We specialize in cataract removal for patients with complex eye conditions, including corneal disease, glaucoma, and small pupils. Experts in a wide range of eye surgeries, our specialists routinely combine cataract removal with other procedures to minimize time in the surgical suite and speed recovery.

Yale’s Department of Surgery is a premier center for adult and pediatric surgical treatment, providing comprehensive care for a full range of conditions and diseases. To ensure that our patients experience shorter hospital stays and less postoperative discomfort, we employ the latest technologies and surgical techniques, and perform minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. Our renowned surgeons and faculty continue to push the frontiers of surgical science through innovative treatment and leading-edge research, with the ability to offer treatment options that can be difficult to find elsewhere. More state-of-the-art surgical suites at Yale New Haven Hospital than in any other hospital in the region Collaboration with the Yale Department of Biomedical Engineering and with industry to develop 3-D bioprinting for the regeneration, repair, and replacement of human tissue and vessels Nationally recognized Center of Excellence and designated training center for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) Yale’s Endocrine Neoplasia Laboratory is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary research group in which surgeons work with endocrine geneticists to decipher the molecular genetics of endocrine tumor disease First program in Connecticut to offer three different minimally invasive bariatric surgical techniques: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAP-Band® surgery, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Patients with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, a condition that damages the blood vessels in the retina—the back layer of the eye that is sensitive to light. Damage to the retina and vitreous, the gel inside the eye, can lead to impaired vision and blindness. This disorder causes most cases of blindness in Americans aged 25 to 70. And about 85% of people with diabetes will experience some degree of vision loss because of their disease. Ophthalmologists in our section are experts in all aspects of diabetic eye care. They are highly skilled at surgeries to repair and reverse damage caused by diabetic retinopathy. Our physicians also treat disorders of and injuries to the vitreous and the retina, including retinal detachment.