Yale L. Fisher
Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Yale L. Fisher

Ophthalmology
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York
950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
New York, NY 
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Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York
950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
New York, NY 
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Overview

Dr. Fisher is a clinical ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases. Dr. Fisher’s career is noteworthy in the areas of patient care, teaching, and research. He is the author of several textbooks in the field of vitreoretinal diseases and ultrasonography.

Author

Dr. Fisher has published more than 50 scientific articles and numerous scientific exhibits and posters. He was a course director for the American Academy of Ophthalmology for over 22 years and a review editor for many prestigious ophthalmic journals. He has received numerous awards for national and international professorships and lectureships. He has also been awarded the coveted Senior Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Lectures

Dr. Fisher has lectured throughout the United States and abroad in the areas of ultrasonography and vitreoretinal surgery, developing new techniques and instruments in his field as well as pioneering developments in ocular endoscopy. He was selected by departmental chairmen and section chiefs at major ophthalmology centers nationwide as one of the 400 best retina doctors in America.

Developed Instruments

Dr. Fisher has developed numerous intraocular surgical instruments which have advanced the field of vitreoretinal surgery. These instruments include electromagnets as well as endoscopic techniques for situations where microscopic visualization is limited or impossible.

Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Residency
Ophthalmology Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Specialist in NY
Languages Spoken
English
French
Gender
Male

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Locations

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022
Call: 212-861-9797

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


26 Total Publications

Ocular Ultrasound, a neglected tool in the diagnosis of central retinal artery occlusion.
Ocular Ultrasound, a neglected tool in the diagnosis of central retinal artery occlusion.
Journal: Retinal cases & brief reports
Published: May 15, 2025
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