Jimmy K. Lee, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Sections

Email	jimmy.k.lee@yale.edu
Phone	(203) 785-2020 (800) 395-7949 (Toll-free, Nationwide)
Fax	(203) 785-5909
Office Address	Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science 40 Temple Street, Third Floor New Haven, CT 06510
Mailing Address	Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Yale University School of Medicine P.O. Box 208061 New Haven, CT 06520-8061

Professional Statement

Jimmy K. Lee, MD is the Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Yale Eye Center. He specializes in laser vision correction surgery, including LASIK, LASEK, PRK and PTK. His surgical expertise also includes cataract surgery with presbyopia or astigmatism correction and corneal transplantation.

Dr. Lee’s research interests are new technologies in refractive surgery and improving surgical techniques for DSEK (Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty). A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, he has published many peer-reviewed articles and is a scientific reviewer for numerous ophthalmologic journals. In addition, he has given important lectures on refractive surgery and corneal transplantation in national scientific meetings.

Dr. Lee graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University and obtained his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. Following his residency at Albert Einstein Montefiore Hospital, he completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute of The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Clinical Interests

Laser vision correction (LASIK, LASEK, PRK, PTK), high-risk cataract surgery; combined cataract surgery and corneal transplantation; astigmatism-correcting cataract surgery; presbyopia-correcting cataract surgery; advanced corneal transplantation (DSEK, DLEK); keratoconus; Fuchs' Dystrophy; artificial cornea

Research Interests

New technologies in laser vision correction; improving surgical techniques for endothelial keratoplasty

Education & Training

Undergraduate	BA, Johns Hopkins University
Medical	MD, Cornell University Medical College
Residency	Albert Einstein Montefiore Hospital
Fellowship	Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Additional Information and Links

• Videos
  • Artificial Corneas vs Corneal Transplant
    Jimmy K. Lee, MD, Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery Sections, Yale Eye Center, discusses artificial corneas or keratoprostheses and compares results to corneal transplantation using a human donor.
  • Dry Eye Treatment
    Dr. Lee discusses dry eye treatment, including lubricant drops, cyclosporin and plugging the drainage tube system in the eyelids.
  • Lasik vision correction vs PRK
    Dr. Lee discusses LASIK or laser vision correction, which is a great option for those who are near-sighted, far-sighted or for those who have astigmatism, and compares it to PRK.
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