Dr. Edward Stephen Lim MD
Ophthalmologist
144 N Main St Branford CT, 06405About
Edward S. Lim, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous with offices in Branford, Old Saybrook, and Norwich CT. His offices emphasize com ...
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1989
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery, Angiography (angiogram), Diabetes And More
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Member New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG)
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Yale-New Haven Med Ctr, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1994
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