Departments

Disorders of the cornea, the front layer of the eye responsible for focusing, range from nearsightedness to damage so severe it requires transplants. Our specialists are skilled in surgeries ranging from outpatient procedures to correct nearsightedness to corneal transplants. We also perform operations to repair dry eye and tear disorders, remove benign and malignant tumors, treat scarring, and address many other conditions and injuries. We employ cutting-edge diagnostic tools and surgical procedures. We are dedicated to using our collective knowledge and expertise to repair and improve our patients’ eyesight.

Conditions of the eyelid, tear drain system, and orbit—the tissue and bone surrounding the eye—can be painful, debilitating, and vision-impairing. Yale ophthalmologists provide first-class care for patients with these issues collectively known as oculoplastic and orbital conditions. We have the expertise and experience to treat a wide range of eyelid problems, including drooping eye, eyelids turned in and out, and misdirected eyelashes. We also see patients with eyelid growths and inflammations such as infections, styes, benign growths, and minor skin cancers. In addition, our physicians diagnose and treat conditions and diseases of the tear duct and drain systems, as well as trauma, tumors, and loss of an eye.

At Yale, our ophthalmologists offer patients a unique combination of world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research. We provide comprehensive eye care, from routine exams to diagnosis and treatment of the most complex and challenging eye conditions and diseases. Our patients have access to world-renowned subspecialty expertise both within ophthalmology and other areas of medicine.

Our specialists fit and provide contact lenses. Whether the needs are straightforward or specialized, our doctors and staff will find the right contact lenses for our patients. We offer the latest materials and designs, customizable to accommodate a wide variety of problems, including astigmatism, corneal transplants, dry eye, and corneal scars or irregularities after trauma. We fit contact lenses made from a wide selection of materials and to diverse specifications. With the aid of state-of the art technology, we are able to fit the following lenses: Silicone hydrogel Toric Multifocal Gas-permeable (including specialty designs) Hybrid (gas-permeable in the center with a soft outer portion) Scleral

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of visual impairment in people over 65 and can lead to blindness. One in three people will eventually suffer some degree of macular degeneration, which is caused by abnormal blood vessels under the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye. We treat both the more common “dry” as well as the more dangerous “wet” forms of macular degeneration. While there is currently no cure for this disease, we offer the latest treatments to reduce the risk of vision loss and blindness. These include anti-VEGF drugs—which attack proteins that create the abnormal blood vessels that cause macular degeneration—and photodynamic therapy, in which patients ingest medication that is then activated with a laser. Patients receive not only compassionate, comprehensive care, but also benefit from the latest treatments, as our specialists are actively involved in research to advance care and understanding of the disease.