Groundbreaking Research
Our physicians serve as academic leaders in the field as the most published group in foremost peer-reviewed journals in the U.S.
Cutting-Edge Diagnostics
Our staff has the luxury of utilizing the most advanced equipment available, putting us at the forefront of ophthalmic imaging.
World-Renowned
Our physicians have been instrumental in the development of worldwide standards for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases.
We’re just a blink of an eye away
With our conveniently located, state-of-the-art offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester,
we serve as the largest retina practice in the New York Metropolitan area.
Isn’t it time you start seeing better?
Latest News
March 17, 2020 COVID-19 Notice
Dear Friends and Patients:
At Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, the health and safety of our patients is our top priority and concern. In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 crisis, we want to provide reassurance that we are continuing to comply with the strict department of health standards, recommendations and hygiene protocols.
We have always taken pride in maintaining a clean and healthy work environment, and we have taken additional precautions with increased frequency in cleaning public areas throughout the day, such as restrooms, door handles, tables and the examination areas.
Our staff will be wearing selective protection to limit interpersonal contact. Please do not be alarmed if you see our staff wearing mask. This is an additional measure to protect our patients and each other, since young and healthy individuals may be carrying the virus without showing any signs of being sick.
We will also be limiting our schedules to control unnecessary crowding in waiting areas; therefore, expect phone calls to confirm or cancel your appointment to control crowding in waiting areas.
Be assured that we will continue to monitor the evolving solution and will keep you informed of all future updates.
Thank you for your understanding of these changes.
Sincerely,
Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, M.D.
Yale L. Fisher, M.D
Robert W. Klein, M.D.
John A. Sorenson, M.D.
Jason S. Slakter, M.D.
Richard F. Spaide, M.D.
K. Bailey Freund, M.D.
James M. Klancnik, Jr., M.D.
Michael J. Cooney, M.D., MBA
Irene A. Barbazetto, M.D.
Michael Engelbert, M.D., PhD
March 12, 2020 COVID-19 Notice
Dear Patients and Visitors:
On behalf of Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, I want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and visitors.
Providing a safe and clean environment for our patients has been our top priority. Some of the precautionary steps we continue to take are frequent cleaning of high traffic areas, especially exam rooms in between patients and providing hand sanitizer pumps throughout the office.
We will continue to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and will respond based on the advice of federal and local health authorities.
We are vigilant about the spread of germs; therefore, we would like to share a few tips that you can do to help us in these efforts:
- Practice Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Practice Respiratory Etiquette: Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it in the trash; or cough or sneeze into your bent elbow.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Reschedule your appointment and stay home if you are feeling sick
- Don’t bring any companions that may be feeling sick
VRMNY Is Moving!
We are excited to announce we are moving our NYC office!
As of June 3rd, 2019, Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York Manhattan Office, currently located at 460 Park Avenue, will be relocating to 950 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022. Our physicians, staff, main telephone, facsimile numbers and email remain unchanged.
Please contact our office directly for any questions or concerns: (212) 861-9797.
Dr. Richard Spaide Receives Multiple Recognitions and Awards
Dr. Richard Spaide was recently picked as one of the best doctors in New York by New York Magazine, one of the best physicians in the United States by “The Best Doctors in America”, and he received the Gass Award, a prestigious international accolade at the Macula Society meeting in Singapore in June 2017.
In July he won first prize in the Maculart meeting in Paris, which is a competition for medically themed artistic images and is awarded every two years. Dr. Spaide also won first prize in that competition in 2015. Dr. Spaide recently received a patent “Volume Analysis and Display of Information in Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography".
Richard Spaide, MD wins the prestigious Roger Johnson Award in Macular Degeneration Research
In 2016 Dr. Spaide was awarded the Roger Johnson Memorial Award for Macular Degeneration Research from the University of Washington, which is given every two years to recognize outstanding contribution to the understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration by a clinician or basic science researcher working anywhere in the world. The Roger Johnson Award is one of the most prestigious awards in ophthalmology.
Dr. K. Bailey Freund Speaks at Midwest Ocular Angiography Conference
Dr. K. Bailey Freund is moderating and speaking at the Midwest Ocular Angiography Conference in Kona, Hawaii this week. He will be speaking on optical coherence tomography revealing tangled vascular networks in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration showing resistance to geographic atrophy and multimodal imaging of the pachychoroid spectrum.
