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Vitreoretinal Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Disease, Macular Degeneration and Retinal Disease, Retinal Detachment and Surgical Repair
Dr. Erol Eri Verter is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon at New England Retina Associates. He earned Bachelor's…
Medical and Surgical Retina, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy & Diabetic Macular Edema, Retinal Vein Occlusions
Gregory M. Haffner, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist with New England Retina Associates, where he cares…
Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease, Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema
John Huang, M.D., M.B.A., C.P.E., is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose practice centers on vitreoretinal disorders and ocular inflammatory disease. He…
Vitreoretinal Surgery, Macular Degeneration and Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema, Retinal Detachment and Vitreous Surgery
John J. Siano, D.O., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon who completed every stage of his training in…
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective retinal care, and our Hamden office on Whitney Avenue is equipped with a full suite of advanced imaging technologies to evaluate every layer of the retina, macula, and vitreous. For patients across New Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodbridge, and East Haven, this means a single visit can deliver clarity on conditions that might otherwise go undetected for years.
Our diagnostic capabilities at the Hamden location include:
Because our Hamden office sits just off I-91 near Yale University, we frequently receive referrals from primary eye care providers and academic specialists across New Haven County. Patients often arrive with vague symptoms such as a new floater, a flash of light, or distortion when reading. Our diagnostic workflow is designed to identify the cause quickly and translate findings into a clear, actionable treatment plan during the same visit whenever possible.
The retina is a delicate layer of light-sensitive tissue, and small changes in vision can signal serious underlying disease. At our Hamden office, we evaluate and manage the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal conditions for patients throughout New Haven County, including residents of New Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodbridge, and East Haven.
Conditions we commonly diagnose and treat at our Whitney Avenue location include:
Symptoms that warrant a prompt evaluation include sudden onset of floaters or flashes, a curtain or shadow over part of the visual field, distortion of straight lines, central vision loss, or sudden blurring in one eye. Diabetic patients in the Hamden, North Haven, and Wallingford areas should have their retinas examined annually even when vision feels normal, because diabetic retinopathy can advance significantly before symptoms appear.
Our Hamden retina specialists deliver a complete range of medical and surgical treatments for retinal disease, with most therapies performed onsite at our Whitney Avenue office. For patients traveling from New Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodbridge, and East Haven, this often means avoiding hospital visits and receiving advanced care in a comfortable outpatient setting.
In-office treatments performed at our Hamden location include:
For complex vitreoretinal disease, our surgeons perform pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckle surgery in nearby ambulatory surgical centers. Whether a patient needs a single anti-VEGF injection or a complex retinal detachment repair, our Hamden team coordinates everything from imaging to follow-up so that the patient and the referring optometrist or primary care doctor stay aligned throughout treatment. Many of our patients return for ongoing injection therapy on a monthly or bimonthly schedule that fits into their day without major disruption.
New England Retina Associates has cared for patients in the Greater New Haven region for over 30 years, and our Hamden location continues that tradition with a team built around fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons. Dr. Gregory Haffner completed his retina fellowship with our practice and is an active member of the American Society of Retina Specialists. He is joined by Dr. John Huang, MBA, Dr. Erol Verter, and Dr. John Siano, D.O., all of whom are fellowship-trained in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous.
Our reputation has been built on outcomes and trust. Across our four locations, the practice has earned approximately 1,900 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars, reflecting the experiences of thousands of patients in New Haven, Hamden, North Haven, Wallingford, Cheshire, and beyond.
Patients choosing our Hamden office benefit from:
For optometrists in the New Haven area, we serve as a reliable, communicative referral partner. Patients are returned to their primary eye care provider for ongoing care once retinal treatment is stable.
Our Hamden office is located on Whitney Avenue, with convenient access from Interstate 91 and a short drive from Yale University. The location is designed to serve patients across New Haven County who need fellowship-trained retina care without traveling to Hartford or New York City.
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Patients across Greater New Haven choose our Hamden retina specialists because they want the convenience of a community office combined with the technology, fellowship training, and clinical trial access of an academic center. Every patient at this location, whether traveling from New Haven, Wallingford, or Woodbridge, receives the same comprehensive, personalized retinal care.
Our Trumbull retina office on Silver Lane offers advanced diagnostic imaging that allows our specialists to evaluate even the most subtle retinal changes with precision. Convenient to Route 25 and the Merritt Parkway, the office serves patients across Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Monroe, Fairfield, and Easton, providing fellowship-level retinal diagnostics close to home.
Diagnostic technology available at our Trumbull office includes:
Many patients arriving at our Trumbull office come with new floaters, flashes, distortion, or unexplained blurring in one eye. These symptoms can be benign, but they can also indicate retinal tears, vein occlusion, or wet macular degeneration. Our diagnostic workflow is designed to give Bridgeport, Stratford, and Shelton patients a clear answer in a single visit, with imaging and findings reviewed face-to-face by a fellowship-trained retina specialist before they leave the office.
The Trumbull retina specialists at New England Retina Associates manage the full range of medical and surgical retinal conditions for patients across Fairfield County, including residents of Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Monroe, Fairfield, and Easton. Whether a patient has been newly referred or has lived with a chronic retinal disease for years, the Silver Lane office is equipped to evaluate and treat the underlying condition.
Conditions we evaluate at our Trumbull location include:
Symptoms that warrant prompt evaluation include sudden floaters, flashes of light, a dark curtain across part of the visual field, distortion of straight lines, or a sudden drop in central vision. Diabetic patients across Trumbull, Bridgeport, and Shelton should have annual dilated retinal exams even when vision feels normal, since diabetic retinopathy can advance significantly before any symptom is noticed.
Patients at our Trumbull retina office benefit from a comprehensive range of in-office medical treatments and access to advanced vitreoretinal surgery. The Silver Lane location is convenient for patients in Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Monroe, Fairfield, and Easton who want to receive expert retinal care without traveling into New York City or Hartford.
In-office treatments performed at our Trumbull location include:
For complex retinal detachments, vitreous hemorrhage, macular hole, macular pucker, and other surgical disease, our Trumbull surgeons perform pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckle surgery in nearby surgical centers. The same surgeon who diagnoses the condition manages the treatment and follow-up, providing continuity of care for our Fairfield County patients. Our team also coordinates closely with the patient's primary optometrist or ophthalmologist so that referring providers in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Shelton remain informed throughout the treatment course.
New England Retina Associates has provided fellowship-level retinal care to Fairfield County for over 30 years, and our Trumbull location is staffed by the same specialists who anchor our New Haven and Greenwich offices. Dr. Gregory Haffner, Dr. John Huang, MBA, Dr. Erol Verter, and Dr. John Siano, D.O. are all fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery, with active roles in research, education, and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Across our four offices, the practice has earned approximately 1,900 Google reviews and maintains a 4.9-star average, a reflection of the consistent experiences of patients in Trumbull, Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Monroe, and Fairfield.
Trumbull patients work with retina specialists who:
For optometrists in the Trumbull, Bridgeport, and Shelton communities, we serve as a reliable retinal referral partner. We send detailed reports after every visit and return patients to their primary eye care provider when retinal treatment is stable, preserving the optometrist-patient relationship.
Our Trumbull retina office is located on Silver Lane, with quick access from Route 25 and the Merritt Parkway. The office is positioned to serve patients across central and southern Fairfield County who want fellowship-trained retinal care without the drive into Manhattan or Stamford.
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Onsite parking is available, and our office layout is designed for older patients and those receiving regular intravitreal injections, with comfortable waiting areas and minimal walking between rooms. Patients across Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton, Monroe, Fairfield, and Easton consistently choose our Trumbull retina specialists because they receive the same advanced care available in major academic centers in a community office that respects their time.
Our Westport retina office on Kings Highway North brings advanced retinal imaging and diagnostic technology to the heart of Fairfield County. The office serves patients across Westport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Southport, and Saugatuck who want fellowship-level retinal evaluation in a community setting.
Diagnostic technology available at our Westport office includes:
Patients often come to the Westport office after their optometrist sees something concerning during a routine exam, or after experiencing new floaters, flashes, distortion, or sudden blurring. Our diagnostic process is designed to confirm or rule out serious retinal disease quickly, so that residents of Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, and Southport can leave the office with answers and a clear treatment plan rather than a referral to yet another specialist. Imaging is reviewed by the retina specialist face-to-face during the same visit.
Our Westport retina specialists evaluate the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal disease for patients across Fairfield County, including those traveling from Westport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Southport, and Saugatuck. The Kings Highway North office is well suited to both first-time evaluations and ongoing management of chronic retinal conditions.
Conditions we manage at our Westport location include:
Patients in Westport, Norwalk, and Wilton should seek prompt evaluation if they experience the sudden onset of floaters or flashes of light, a curtain or shadow over part of their vision, straight lines that look wavy, or a sudden drop in central or peripheral vision. Patients with diabetes, regardless of how well their blood sugar is controlled, should have their retinas examined annually because diabetic retinopathy can progress without obvious symptoms until vision is already affected.
The Westport retina specialists at New England Retina Associates offer comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for retinal disease, with most non-surgical therapies performed onsite at the Kings Highway North office. For patients in Fairfield, Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Southport, and Saugatuck, this means access to advanced retinal care without long drives or extended hospital visits.
In-office treatments performed at our Westport location include:
For complex vitreoretinal disease such as macular hole, macular pucker, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal detachment, our Westport surgeons perform pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckle surgery at nearby surgical centers. The same fellowship-trained specialist who diagnoses the problem manages the surgical care and the postoperative follow-up. Patients in Westport, Wilton, and Norwalk benefit from continuity of care with one team handling diagnosis, treatment, and long-term retinal management.
For more than 30 years, New England Retina Associates has provided Fairfield County with fellowship-trained vitreoretinal care, and our Westport office continues that tradition for patients across Westport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Southport, and Saugatuck. The practice is led by Dr. Gregory Haffner, Dr. John Huang, MBA, Dr. Erol Verter, and Dr. John Siano, D.O., each fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal disease and surgery.
The practice has earned approximately 1,900 Google reviews across its four locations, with an average rating of 4.9 stars. That reputation reflects consistent experiences across thousands of Fairfield County patients who have entrusted their retinal care to our team.
What sets our Westport retina specialists apart:
For optometrists across Westport, Norwalk, Wilton, and Weston, we serve as a reliable, communicative retinal referral partner. After the retinal issue is stabilized, patients are returned to their primary optometrist for ongoing eye care, with detailed reports and imaging shared throughout the treatment course.
Our Westport retina office is located on Kings Highway North in central Westport, with convenient access from I-95, Route 1, and the Merritt Parkway. The location was chosen specifically to serve the densely populated Fairfield County corridor between Bridgeport and Stamford.
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Patients across Westport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Southport, and Saugatuck choose our Westport retina specialists because they want fellowship-trained vitreoretinal care delivered in a calm, community-based setting close to home. Whether a patient is being seen for a single floater evaluation or is established on a long-term anti-VEGF injection regimen, the Kings Highway North office is designed to make ongoing retinal care convenient and consistent.
Our Old Greenwich retina office on East Putnam Avenue (Route 1) is positioned just off I-95 to serve patients across lower Fairfield County, including Greenwich, Stamford, Riverside, Cos Cob, New Canaan, and Darien. The office is equipped with advanced retinal imaging that allows our specialists to evaluate every layer of the retina with precision and clarity.
Diagnostic technology available at the Old Greenwich location includes:
Patients in Greenwich, Stamford, and Riverside often come to our Old Greenwich office after a routine eye exam reveals something requiring subspecialty review, or after experiencing new floaters, flashes, distortion, or central blur. Our workflow is designed to provide clear answers during the same visit, with imaging interpreted by the fellowship-trained retina specialist before the patient leaves the office.
Our Old Greenwich retina specialists evaluate the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal conditions for patients across lower Fairfield County, including residents of Greenwich, Stamford, Riverside, Cos Cob, New Canaan, and Darien. The East Putnam Avenue office is well suited for both first-time evaluations and long-term management of retinal disease.
Conditions we evaluate and manage at our Old Greenwich location include:
Patients in Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan should seek prompt evaluation if they experience sudden floaters or flashes, a curtain or shadow over part of the visual field, straight lines that look wavy, or a sudden drop in central vision. For patients with diabetes, an annual dilated retinal examination is essential even when vision feels normal, because diabetic retinopathy can advance significantly without symptoms.
The Old Greenwich retina specialists at New England Retina Associates offer the full continuum of medical and surgical care for retinal disease. Most non-surgical treatments are performed onsite at the East Putnam Avenue office, providing patients in Greenwich, Stamford, Riverside, Cos Cob, New Canaan, and Darien with fellowship-level care close to home.
In-office treatments at our Old Greenwich location include:
For complex vitreoretinal disease such as retinal detachment, macular hole, macular pucker, and vitreous hemorrhage, our Old Greenwich surgeons perform pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckle surgery in nearby surgical centers. The same fellowship-trained specialist diagnoses, treats, and follows the patient throughout the treatment course. This continuity is particularly valued by patients in Greenwich, Stamford, and Darien who prefer a single trusted specialist managing their retinal care over time.
New England Retina Associates has cared for patients across lower Fairfield County for over 30 years, and our Old Greenwich office is the practice's established presence in the Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan corridor. The practice is led by Dr. Gregory Haffner, Dr. John Huang, MBA, Dr. Erol Verter, and Dr. John Siano, D.O., each fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal disease and surgery and active in education, research, and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Across our four offices, the practice has earned approximately 1,900 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars. That reputation reflects the experiences of thousands of patients in Greenwich, Stamford, Riverside, Cos Cob, New Canaan, and Darien who have trusted our team with their retinal care.
What sets our Old Greenwich retina specialists apart:
For optometrists in Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan, we serve as a reliable referral partner. After retinal treatment is stable, patients are returned to their primary optometrist with detailed reports and imaging shared throughout the process.
Our Old Greenwich retina office is located on East Putnam Avenue, also known as Route 1, just off I-95 in central Old Greenwich. The location is convenient for patients across lower Fairfield County and southern Westchester who want fellowship-trained retinal care without traveling into Manhattan.
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Patients across Greenwich, Stamford, Riverside, Cos Cob, New Canaan, and Darien choose our Old Greenwich retina specialists for the convenience of a community office combined with the technology, fellowship training, and clinical trial access of a larger academic center. Whether a patient is being seen for a one-time evaluation or established on a long-term injection regimen, our Old Greenwich office is designed to make consistent retinal care simple and accessible.