Ron Adelman, MD, MPH, FACS

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Email	ron.adelman@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

Dr. Ron Adelman's formal education includes a Master of Public Health from the  University of California at Berkeley, an Ophthalmology residency and two-year Retina fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School. During his years at Harvard, he received many awards, including the Club Vit Fellow Research Award, the Ron G. Michels Fellowship Award, and Fellow of the Year 2000. He has published extensively, primarily in the area of retinal disease and surgery, with over 50 papers and 100 abstracts in print or in press. He has served on the editorial board of Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and the Digital Journal of Ophthalmology, a peer-reviewed ophthalmology journal on the worldwide web, serving as a resource for ophthalmologists, vision scientists, and patients worldwide.

Dr. Adelman offers the full range of laser and vitreo-retinal surgery for both adults and children. He has a special interest in macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy and has been at the cutting edge in the development of treatments for these leading causes of visual impairment. Dr. Adelman is available for consultation and referrals regarding all disorders of the retina and vitreous and related conditions

Clinical Interests

Vitreo-retinal surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole

Research Interests

Retinal disease and surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy

Education & Training

Post-Doctoral	MPH, Stanford University
Residencies	Stanford University Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Fellowships	Harvard Medical School-Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Vitreo-retinal Diseases & Surgery

Additional Information and Links

• Videos
  • Macular Degeneration
    Dr. Ron Adelman discusses the basics of macular degeneration.
  • Results of AREDS (Age-Related Eye Disease Study) on Treating Macular Degeneration
    Dr. Ron Adelman reviews the results of a large study on treating age-related macular degeneration (AREDS) conducted by the National Eye Institute that proposed an effective solution to stop the progression of this common eye disease. The National Eye Institute is currently conducting a follow-up study (AREDS 2).
  • Risk Factors for Macular Degeneration
    Dr. Ron Adelman discusses the most common factors in the development of macular degeneration, including genetics, age and race.
  • Treatment for Macular Degeneration
    Dr. Ron Adelman discusses the improved treatment for wet macular degeneration, which has moved away from laser treatments and become safer and more effective.
• More About the Eye Center Faculty