Dr. James Weisz, MD
Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist
2440 Whitney Ave. 103 Hamden CT, 06518About
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. James Weisz, MD's Expert Contributions
Is it my eyes or my brain?
Sounds like you need a neurologist. READ MORE
Eye infection?
I suggest you get examined by a local ophthalmologist within a day. READ MORE
Why do I have eye floaters?
Most floaters come from changes in the consistency of the vitreous gel that fills the back cavity of the eye. They increase with age. 29 is on the younger side to have a lot of floaters, but they do occur earlier in those who are nearsighted. If you have a lot of floaters or sudden increase in floaters you should get an eye exam to make sure the floaters of not something other than the usual, for example some floaters can be inflammatory white blood cells or blood itself READ MORE
Swollen eyelid?
It doesn’t look like your daughter is uncomfortable which is good hard to tell from photo but I suggest an exam with a pediatric ophthalmologist READ MORE
Can dry eyes cause blurred vision after Lasik?
Yes dry eyes can cause some blurred vision READ MORE
How do you wear contacts when you're tired?
If you are so tired you are afraid you will fall asleep with lenses on then don’t wear them. Sleeping with tour lenses on risks getting a corneal infection so make sure to remove before fall asleep READ MORE
Can too much screen time damage your eyes?
Screen time can make your eyes tired and perhaps irritated since prolonged staring can dry your eye surface but should do no permanent harm READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant clinical professor of Ophthalmology Yale School of Medicine 2001 - Present
Awards
- Sandoz Award Year
- Edith and Denton McKane Memorial Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Research Year
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor Award Year
- Connecticut Magazine Top Doctor Award Year
- New York Magazine Top Doctor Award Year
Professional Memberships
- American Uveitis Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Fellowships
- Jules Stein Eye Institute at the University of California uveitis
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. James Weisz, who serves patients in Connecticut.
An experienced ophthalmologist, Dr. Weisz provides premium care at Connecticut Retina Consultants, seeing patients at their offices in Fairfield, Hamden, Norwalk and Trumbull, Connecticut.
Established in 1990, Connecticut Retina Consultants is the leading and most accomplished retina specialty practice in Connecticut, serving patients at locations in New Haven, Hamden, Madison, Trumbull, Norwalk and Fairfield, Connecticut. It offers comprehensive care of medical and surgical retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, floaters and flashes, macular degeneration, macular pucker, retinal detachment, retinal tears, and uveitis.
Alongside working at Connecticut Retina Consultants, Dr. Weisz is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Yale School of Medicine. He can also be found on staff at Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.
Earning Phi Beta Kappa honors, Dr. Weisz graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, where he was a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and recipient of both the Sandoz Award and the Edith and Denton McKane Memorial Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Research.
Thereafter, he continued his medical training in ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, which was followed by fellowship training in uveitis, also at the Jules Stein Eye Institute. He then completed specialty training in medical and surgical retinal diseases at the Wilmer Eye Institute, part of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Actively engaging in clinical research for retinal and uveitic disease, Dr. Weisz is an active member of the American Uveitis Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. Dr. Weisz’s practice is limited to medical and surgical disease of the retina, the light sensing tissue at the back of the eye, and to uveitis, infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eye.
With over 25 years of experience in his field, Dr. Weisz has been the recipient of the Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor Award, Connecticut Magazine Top Doctor Award, and New York Magazine Top Doctor Award. He has also been mentioned in Moffy Media Magazines from 2018 through 2021.
When not helping patients, he enjoys chess, tennis, and skiing.
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