Lawrence A. Yannuzzi
Distinguished in Nearsightedness
Distinguished in Nearsightedness
950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Dr. Yannuzzi has made numerous innovative and lasting contributions in imaging, drug development, and therapeutic modalities. He was the first to use oral non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication for the treatment of cystoid macular edema and developed an eye drop to treat this condition. He has described new diseases as well as new associations and manifestations of established entities and photosensitization.

He has published over 400 scientific papers and 13 books, which have earned him respect and admiration in the ophthalmic-retinal community and retina specialists internationally. He is well recognized as a devoted and excellent educator, a superb clinical diagnostician, and a prolific organizer of retinal meetings worldwide.

Dr. Yannuzzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 200 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles in the study of Nearsightedness.

Residency
Ophthalmology Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Specialist in NY
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
America's Best Eye Doctor 2022 Award
An honorary doctorate by the University of Ancona
Michelson Award for Retinal Vascular Disease
Distinguished Alumnus Award by Boston University
Henkind Award
J. Donald M. Gass Lectureship
Patz Medals by The Macula Society
Alcon Research Award
Herman Wacker Award of the Club Jules Gonin
Arthur J. Bedelle Award
Retinal Research Award and the Gass Medal of the Retina Society
Bietti Medal
Pisart Award from the Lighthouse International
Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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  • HMO
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
MetLife
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York
950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022

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.


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