Dr. Scott M. Spector, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Scott M. Spector, who serves patients in Norwalk, Connecticut. 

Recognized as a skilled ophthalmologist, Dr. Spector specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, as well as the medical, laser, and surgical treatment of glaucoma. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Spector Eye Care & New Vision Cataract Center, both of which are located in Norwalk, Connecticut. 

“I am extremely proud of what my staff and I have accomplished. We are a dedicated group of doctors, technicians, medical assistants, and patient care specialists. Together, we help people see and in turn, we change their lives. Despite the changes in health care and health insurance, we remain committed to helping people preserve and improve their precious sight” as stated by Dr. Spector.

As a widely recognized cataract surgeon, he is acknowledged as a leader in minimally invasive “small incision, no needle, no stitch, no patch” using only “eyedrop anesthesia”. Likewise, he is committed to helping patients with cataracts become independent of eyeglasses, reading glasses, and bifocals through the use of advanced technology near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants such as the ReZoom ® Lens Implant, the ReSTOR® Lens Implant, and the Crystalens® Lens Implant.

Well known to those seeking LASIK in Connecticut, Dr. Spector is a dedicated LASIK surgeon who personally sees his patients before, during, and after their LASIK surgery in order to ensure that laser vision correction is the right choice for correcting their nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree through the combined 6-year medical program at the City College of New York and New York Medical College. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, followed by his fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Pennsylvania – Scheie Eye Institute.

An innovator in eye care, Dr. Spector continues to provide advanced technology eye care diagnosis and treatment to his patients. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

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