Cornea and External Disease Surgery Service

University Ophthalmic Consultants provides subspecialty consultation, treatment and surgery in Cornea and External Disease at University Hospital at Downstate.

Consultations are offered for patients with conjunctival scarring diseases, including chemical burns and Steven Johnson Syndrome; corneal stromal dystrophies and degenerations; corneal endothelial disorders; herpetic disease (HSV, VZV); corneal ulcers; ocular trauma; and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eyes.

Testing

Ancillary corneal testing is available either in conjunction with a consult visit or by specific appointment. Test results are interpreted by one of the cornea specialists.

Tests offered include computerized Pentacam corneal tomography, endothelial cell counts, corneal pachymetry, and anterior segment photography.

Corneal Surgery

Surgical services offered by division specialists include all types of corneal transplantation and keratoprosthesis.

Contact Us

For further information, or to make a referral, schedule an appointment or request ancillary testing, please call:

University Ophthalmic Consultants at Brooklyn Heights
phone: (718) 780-1530
fax: (718) 780-1258
26 Court Street, Suite 1710
Brooklyn, NY 11242

University Ophthalmic Consultants at Brooklyn Heights
(TEMPORARY OFFICE)
phone: (718) 270-1714
185 Montague Street, 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Physician Staff

Neha Gadaria, MD – Patients seen at both Brooklyn Heights locations

Jennifer Park, MD – Patients seen at both Brooklyn Heights locations