Ophthalmology (Eye)

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Comprehensive eye care for children and adults

At NewYork-Presbyterian, we use the latest diagnostic technology and advanced therapies to prevent, detect, and treat the full spectrum of eye disorders, from common to complex and rare conditions. With a wide range of clinical specialists, treatment is available for patients with vision problems, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, orbital tumors, diabetic retinopathy, corneal disease, and other ophthalmologic disorders.

Our specialists, who include leading doctors from Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine, are actively involved in advancing the field of ophthalmology—strengthening the understanding and treatment of ophthalmic disorders through valuable clinical research and trials.

Services and specialties 

  • Applied genetics
  • Burn care in collaboration with the William Randolph Hearst Burn Center
  • Cataract surgery
  • Cornea and external disorders
  • Corneal transplantation
  • Glaucoma
  • Multidisciplinary skull base surgical care
  • Laser correction surgery
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive services
  • Pediatric ophthalmology
  • Vitreoretinal and macular diseases including diabetes and macular degeneration

Our team

NewYork-Presbyterian's dedicated ophthalmologists and ophthalmological surgeons provide comprehensive, personalized eye care for pediatric and adult patients. Our doctors from Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine are part of a world-class team of experts who leverage the latest technologies, cutting-edge research, and novel treatment approaches to improve patient care.

Our locations

NewYork-Presbyterian offers comprehensive ophthalmology services across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester, providing patients with convenient access to expert eye care close to home. Our services span multiple locations, including dedicated centers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology, as well as NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital for specialized pediatric eye care. Patients can also find convenient eye care services at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, ensuring coordinated, high-quality care throughout our entire hospital system.

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