John J. Huang, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Email	john.huang@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. John J Huang joined the Yale University of School of Medicine starting July of 2007 as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology specializing in vitreo-retinal diseases and uveitis.  His clinical practice involves medical and surgical treatment of patients with a wide range of retinal disorders, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular hole, macular pucker, retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema and hereditary retinal degenerations.  In addition, Dr. Huang utilizes the latest therapies for the management of noninfectious and infectious uveitis patients.  Currently, Dr. Huang is also involved in a large number of clinical and translation research efforts aimed at bringing laboratory medicine to future patients.  He has published many peer-reviewed publications and co-authored ophthalmology textbooks. 

He is currently active member of American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society for Retinal Specialist, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and American Medical Association. 

Clinical Interests

Vitreo-retinal diseases and uveitis

Research Interests

Vitreo-retinal diseases and uveitis

Education & Training

Medical	Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency	NYU Medical Center/Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital
Fellowships	Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins Hospital (Vitreo) Massachusetts Eye Ear Infirmary of the Harvard University School of Medicine (Uveitis)

Additional Information and Links

• Videos
  • The New Yale Eye Center
    Dr. John J. Huang talks about the new direction of the Yale Eye Center.
  • Genetic Testing in Macular Degeneration
    Dr. John J. Huang discusses genetic testing to predict the development of macular degeneration.
  • Ocular Toxoplasmosis
    Dr. John J. Huang discusses current approaches to the treatment of ocular toxoplasmosis.
  • Novel Approaches to Ocular Neuroprotection
    Dr. John J. Huang talks about novel approaches to neuroprotection.
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitis
    Dr. John J. Huang talks about the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis.
  • Etiologies of Uveitis
    Dr. John J. Huang discusses the etiologies causing uveitis.
  • Intermediate Uveitis
    Dr. John J. Huang discusses the most common causes of intermediate uveitis.
  • Posterior Uveitis
    Dr. John J. Huang discusses the possible causes for posterior uveitis, a serious inflammatory condition in the back of the eye.