
Norman A Saffra, MD
About Me
Norman
Saffra, MD, FACS, is one of the nation’s leading ophthalmic laser and
microsurgeons. Dr. Saffra is known for his expertise in treating
diseases that cause visual loss.He is an expert in conditions effecting
the posterior segment of the eye (the back of the eye), specifically
conditions that involve the Optic Nerve or the Retina and Vitreous.He
has extensive experience in treating diabetic eye disease, macular
degeneration,retinal tears and detachments, uveitis and the ophthalmic
manifestations of systemic disease.. Dr. Saffra is an active member of
many ophthalmic associations and is a fellow of the American College of
Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of
Retina Specialists,The Retina Society,The American Uveitis Society, and
the North American Association of Neuro Ophthalmology.
Dr.
Saffra frequently lectures in medical schools and to physicians
throughout the country, and has published numerous papers in leading
scientific journals.He has recently been awarded 2 patents, co designed 2
surgical instruments with major manufacturers, and is now a consultant
for the FDA's panel of Ophthalmic Medical Devices.
Under
Dr. Saffra’s leadership, The Eye Institute at Maimonides Medical
Center, isat the forefront of advancing medical science by pursuing
research into diseases that cause permanent vision loss. Dr. Saffra is
on the staff of the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and the
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. He has been listed in the
“Castle Connolly Guide: How to find the Best Doctors (New York metro
area)” and in New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue for the past 19
years. He continues to be quoted by all the major television networks
and newspapers.
Language
English
Position
CLINICAL PROFESSOR | Ophthalmology
Clinical Focus
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Angiography
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Bell's Palsy
- Blepharitis
- Blepharoplasty
- Cataract
- Cataract Surgery
- Cellulitis
- Chalazion
- Chorioretinitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Opacity
- Corneal Transplant
- Dacryocystitis
- Detached Retina
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye Disease
- Eye Contusion
- Facial Fracture
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Hordeolum
- Laceration Repair
- Laser Vision Correction
- Macular Degeneration
- Nystagmus
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Optic Neuritis
- Orbital Cellulitis
- Pterygium
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment Repair
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Skin Graft
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Temporal Arteritis
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Uveitis
Publications
Selected Publications
- Presumed nonadaptation to a multifocal intraocular lens masking visual loss from a pituitary tumor. Norman A. Saffra, Jennifer Camia, Caryn Saffra, David Kirsch, Chandra Sen. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
- Presumed Autoimmune Optic Neuropathy after Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) COVID-19 Vaccine. Norman A. Saffra, Trisha S. Emborgo, Shalom E. Kelman, David S. Kirsch. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Progressive myelinated retinal nerve fibers in a 10-year-old boy with Crouzon syndrome after craniofacial surgery. Norman A. Saffra, Trisha S. Emborgo, Milan P. Ranka, David S. Kirsch. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports