The Section of Neuro-Ophthalmology evaluates diseases of the central nervous system that affect the visual system. Other medical diseases, such as diabetes and thyroid disease that impact on the visual system, are also managed. Special testing techniques are available including visual fields, visual evoked response (VERs), and imaging studies such as CT, MRI, magnetic resonance angiography and ultrasound. The section works closely with Neurology, Neurosurgery, General Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynecology to offer multidisciplinary care for complex cases.

Among special services offered by this Section are the following:

• Visual Fields
• Visual Evoked Response (VERs)

The Yale Comprehensive Eye Service Team

Thomas Walsh, MD

Physician Profiles

View detailed profiles of Yale Ophthalmologists, including Dr. Thomas Walsh here. Detailed information for each physician includes medical education, special training, area of special expertise and other important credentials.

Appointment Scheduling

To schedule an appointment with a Yale ophthalmologist, you can call our main scheduling number 203-785-2020 or toll-free at 1-800-395-7949. Or you can request an appointment on-line. Or you may use our on-line appointment request form.

Yale Eye Center Office Hours

The Yale Eye Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency coverage is available as needed 24 hours a day. Call us at 203-785-2020 or toll-free at 1-800-395-7949 after hours to contact a Yale physician for an emergency situation.

Yale Eye Center Office Location

Our physician practices are located on the 3rd floor of the Temple Medical Center at 40 Temple Street in New Haven, Connecticut. Patients may use valet parking services, the Temple Street Garage, connected directly by a second story skywalk, or the Temple Medical Garage, connected directly to 40 Temple Streeet on the first level. Click here for detailed driving and parking directions to the Temple Street Medical Center.

Yale Eye Center Mailing Address and Phone and Fax Numbers

Your Appointment: What to Bring with You

The Yale Eye Center physicians ask that you bring the following items with you for your appointment:

• Your current eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
  
  
• List of all current medications (include the name of the medication and the dosage)
  
  
• Medical records that relate to your current condition. This should include X-rays, CT scans and any additional test results or copies of medical records
  
  
• Your current health insurance identification card and any referral/authorization forms that may be required by your insurance company.

Driving and Parking Directions

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Health Insurance Participation List

View a detailed list of HMOs and health insurance plans in which Yale physicians participate.