Dr. Wayne I. Larrison, MD

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• Roth spots seen on ophthalmoscopy: diseases with which they may be associated.
• Posterior retinal folds following vitreoretinal surgery.

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Wayne I. Larrison, who serves patients in New Haven, Hamden, and Madison, Connecticut. 

Dr. Larrison is a highly trained ophthalmologist & vitreoretinal specialist at Connecticut Retina Consultants. He is committed to providing his patients with exceptional care at the offices in New Haven, Hamden, and Madison, Connecticut. 

With a superior level of personalized and professional care, Connecticut Retina Consultants is the leading and most accomplished ophthalmology practice in Connecticut, serving patients at locations in New Haven, Hamden, Madison, Trumbull, and Fairfield, Connecticut. Standing at the leading edge of retinal and uveitis care with top-notch vitreoretinal surgeons, it offers comprehensive care of medical and surgical retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, floaters and flashes, macular degeneration, macular pucker, retinal detachment, retinal tears, and uveitis. All specialists at the practice have innovative knowledge to treat complex retinal problems using state-of-the-art equipment and materials. 

Having founded Connecticut Retina Consultants in 1990, Dr. Larrison performs minimally invasive vitreoretinal surgery at ambulatory facilities in New Haven and Guilford, Connecticut, in addition to many in-office procedures. He also continues to engage in clinical trials and has served as the principal investigator on national trials evaluating treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. 

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Columbia University School of Engineering, Dr. Larrison went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville in 1985, where he was named to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed both his residency in ophthalmology and his retina fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Holding over 35 years of experience in eye and vision care, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

In addition to serving as an adviser on the medical devices panel of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Larrison teaches at the Yale School of Medicine. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Larrison is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016, 2017) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016).

On a more personal note, he speaks both English and Spanish.

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