Over 100 Years of Exceptional Service & Care
Montefiore Einstein has been at the forefront of innovation in ophthalmic care, education and research for over a century. As a global leader in eye care, our Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation and among the largest in New York State, bringing together world-renowned experts across every subspecialty of ophthalmology to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Our physician-scientists have shaped modern vision care, from co-inventing the Trabectome®, the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared device for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, to contributing to the development of Eylea® (aflibercept), the first FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants, and Macugen® (pegaptanib), the first FDA-approved injectable for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We are an international referral site for the most complex and rare eye conditions, with our Ocular Oncology Program fully integrated with Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the elite 1% of National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Desde ser pioneros en cirugía ocular mínimamente invasiva y avanzar en trasplantes de córnea y cirugía refractiva, hasta transformar la atención para la degeneración macular, el glaucoma y la retinopatía diabética, nos dedicamos a elevar el estándar de la atención oftalmológica para pacientes de todas las edades. Mediante diagnósticos de vanguardia y tratamientos innovadores, brindamos atención integral y personalizada para todo el espectro de afecciones oculares en adultos y niños, desde revisiones oculares de rutina hasta intervenciones médicas, láser y quirúrgicas altamente especializadas. Sobre todo, nos comprometemos a ofrecer una atención de la más alta calidad, centrada en el paciente, para preservar, restaurar y mejorar la visión, prevenir la pérdida de visión y mejorar la calidad de vida.
Nuestra misión
Our mission at Montefiore Einstein is to advance ophthalmology and transform lives through exceptional patient care, pioneering research and innovation, while training the next generation of leaders in eye and vision health. We are committed to preserving, restoring and enhancing vision for patients in our community and around the world.
Our vision extends beyond restoring sight. We are dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate care, groundbreaking research and innovation. As a global leader in eye health, we educate the next generation of physicians while advancing technologies and treatments that continue to raise the standard of ophthalmic care worldwide.
Roy S. Chuck, Doctor en Medicina, Doctor en Filosofía
Paul Henkind Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Montefiore Einstein
History of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein
With over a century of ophthalmic service and clinical investigation at our institution, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein has built a distinguished history shaped by visionary leadership, academic scholarship, innovation and groundbreaking contributions to the field. Today, the Department continues to honor the vision of its past leaders while advancing the frontiers of discovery, education and clinical practice in ophthalmology.
Nuestro equipo de Oftalmología y Ciencias Visuales
Roy S. Chuck, Doctor en Medicina, Doctor en Filosofía
Our multidisciplinary team of world-renowned ophthalmologists and expert optometrists specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of eye conditions across all subspecialties of ophthalmology. Together, we deliver comprehensive, personalized care with a shared commitment to preserving, restoring and enhancing vision, preventing vision loss and improving the quality of life for every patient we serve.
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