For over 200 years, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) has cared for those hoping to see, taught those seeking to learn, and inspired those yearning to discover. Founded in 1820 NYEE is America’s first specialty hospital. Combining a rich history of specialty care with award-winning clinical excellence, NYEE is committed to serving its community, as well as patients nationally and internationally.
Today, NYEE is one of the leading institutions for the treatment of complex ophthalmic disorders remaining at the forefront for innovative surgical specialty services. The institution serves as the clinical site for breakthrough translational research—introducing many novel diagnostic and surgical techniques—with a growing network of satellite practices across the New York metropolitan area. Our physicians are also passing the tradition of excellence onto future generations through a highly competitive residency program and dozens of post-graduate ophthalmology fellowship positions.
High-tech imaging offers new way to detect early signs of glaucoma
August 4th 2022According to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, a new, non-invasive ocular imaging method may be able to detect an early indicator of glaucoma in time to prevent disease progression and vision loss.
Eye stroke: Mount Sinai program stresses awareness and emergent care for sudden vision loss
July 27th 2022Gareth Lema, MD, PhD, discusses an innovative eye stroke program at Mount Sinai Health System that involves collaboration among ophthalmologists, the stroke service, and emergency department physicians.