Christopher Teng, MD, MBA
Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual ScienceCards
About
Research
Publications
2024
External Disruption of Ocular Development in Utero
Kim H, Sarrafpour S, Teng C, Liu J. External Disruption of Ocular Development in Utero. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2024, 97: 41-48. PMID: 38559457, PMCID: PMC10964818, DOI: 10.59249/rrmm8911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOcular developmentOcular embryologyEnglish-language articlesIntrauterine infectionMaternal nutritionClinical significanceGenetic signaling pathwaysWeb of ScienceAnimal modelsHormonal factorsHuman studiesMultifactorial naturePregnancySignaling pathwayGoogle ScholarReviewIntrauterineEmbryologyLimited resourcesGestationUteroPathophysiologyFactorsInfectionPubMed
2023
Development and Evaluation of Aeyeconsult: A Novel Ophthalmology Chatbot Leveraging Verified Textbook Knowledge and GPT-4
Singer M, Fu J, Chow J, Teng C. Development and Evaluation of Aeyeconsult: A Novel Ophthalmology Chatbot Leveraging Verified Textbook Knowledge and GPT-4. Journal Of Surgical Education 2023, 81: 438-443. PMID: 38135548, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.11.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEpidemiologic trends of domestic violence–related ocular injuries among pediatric patients: data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample 2008-2017
Andoh J, Miguez S, Andoh S, Mehta S, Mir T, Chen E, Jain S, Teng C, Nwanyanwu K. Epidemiologic trends of domestic violence–related ocular injuries among pediatric patients: data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample 2008-2017. Journal Of American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus 2023, 27: 335.e1-335.e8. PMID: 37931837, PMCID: PMC10859911, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2023.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOcular injuriesHospital stayED encountersMedian chargePediatric emergency department patientsCommon ocular diagnosisEye/adnexaMedian hospital stayEmergency department patientsMechanism of injuryInpatient hospital stayCross-sectional studyLow socioeconomic statusLowest income quartileSpecific social determinantsPediatric patientsAnnual incidenceDepartment patientsMedicaid insuranceMedian lengthTrauma hospitalSecondary diagnosisOcular diagnosisEpidemiologic trendsPatientsFactors Associated With Visual Impairment Among Adults With a History of Criminal Justice Involvement
Andoh J, Mir T, Teng C, Wang E, Nwanyanwu K. Factors Associated With Visual Impairment Among Adults With a History of Criminal Justice Involvement. Journal Of Correctional Health Care 2023, 29: 329-337. PMID: 37733299, DOI: 10.1089/jchc.22.07.0056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCriminal justice involvementVisual impairmentPopulation-based studyAfrican American raceJustice involvementChronic health conditionsCross-sectional studyFemale sexHealth characteristicsAmerican raceDrug useYounger ageOlder ageHealth equityHealth conditionsImpairmentLess educationAdultsAdult respondentsNational surveySimilar ratesLow incomeInvolvementAgePast yearAhmed ClearPath, PAUL Glaucoma Implant, and Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant
Fliney G, Teng C, Liu J, Sarrafpour S. Ahmed ClearPath, PAUL Glaucoma Implant, and Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant. Current Practices In Ophthalmology 2023, 295-309. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-1661-0_16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTube placementUsual clinical evaluationPresence of neovascularizationPeripheral anterior synechiaeCombined cataract surgeryAnterior chamber depthGlaucoma drainage deviceGlaucoma interventionRefractory glaucomaLens statusAnterior synechiaePhakic eyesGlaucoma patientsGlaucoma surgeryPatient selectionPreoperative examinationCataract surgeryPseudophakic eyesClinical examinationClinical evaluationCorneal healthAqueous drainageChamber depthGlaucoma implantHigh riskDomestic Violence-Related Ocular Injuries Among Adult Patients: Data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, 2008–2017
Andoh J, Mehta S, Chen E, Mir T, Nwanyanwu K, Teng C. Domestic Violence-Related Ocular Injuries Among Adult Patients: Data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, 2008–2017. Ophthalmic Epidemiology 2023, 31: 169-177. PMID: 37345877, PMCID: PMC10739625, DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2023.2222792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNationwide Emergency Department SampleCommon ocular injuriesEye/adnexaOcular injuriesED visitsAdult emergency department patientsMost ED visitsMean hospital stayHospital admission ratesEmergency department patientsHospital-level variablesAnnual incidence rateEmergency Department SampleCross-sectional studyLowest income quartileHospital stayAdult patientsDepartment patientsHospital admissionOpen globeAdmission ratesIncidence rateRegional hospitalMean costOrbital fracturesLarge Hyphema following Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) and Trabectome Resulting in Endocapsular Hematoma
Chang E, Apostolopoulos N, Mir T, Freedman I, Teng C. Large Hyphema following Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) and Trabectome Resulting in Endocapsular Hematoma. JOURNAL OF CURRENT GLAUCOMA PRACTICE 2023, 16: 195-198. PMID: 36793266, PMCID: PMC9905881, DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgeryMicroinvasive glaucoma surgeryEndocapsular hematomaLarger hyphemasCataract surgeryPosterior capsulotomyGarnet (Nd:YAG) laser posterior capsulotomyLaser-assisted cataract surgeryAnterior chamber washoutEpiscleral venous pressureSignificant intraoperative bleedingIntraocular pressure riseLaser posterior capsulotomyYAG posterior capsulotomyTrifocal intraocular lensMyopic femaleIntraoperative bleedingVenous pressureGlaucoma surgeryRight eyeUncommon findingIntraocular lensEye dropsHyphemaHematomaKahook Dual Blade versus Trabectome (KVT): Comparing Outcomes in Combination with Cataract Surgery
Fliney G, Kim E, Sarwana M, Wong S, Tai T, Liu J, Sarrafpour S, Chadha N, Teng C. Kahook Dual Blade versus Trabectome (KVT): Comparing Outcomes in Combination with Cataract Surgery. Clinical Ophthalmology 2023, 17: 145-154. PMID: 36647517, PMCID: PMC9840398, DOI: 10.2147/opth.s391527.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKahook Dual BladeKDB groupIntraocular pressureCataract surgeryGlaucoma medicationsDual BladeIncidence of hyphemaRetrospective chart reviewPercentage of eyesMedication burdenChart reviewAdverse eventsCommon complicationIOP reductionMonth 12Surgical successComparing outcomesMean changeTrabectomeMedicationsAcademic centersSurgeryMmHgGreater decreasePOM12
2022
Emergency Department Presentations of Acute Primary Angle Closure in the United States from 2008 to 2017
Mehta SK, Mir T, Freedman IG, Sheth AH, Sarrafpour S, Liu J, Teng CC. Emergency Department Presentations of Acute Primary Angle Closure in the United States from 2008 to 2017. Clinical Ophthalmology 2022, 16: 2341-2351. PMID: 35924186, PMCID: PMC9342660, DOI: 10.2147/opth.s368453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute primary angle closureNationwide Emergency Department SamplePrimary angle closureED visitsHighest average incidenceED presentationsAngle closureUnited States emergency departmentsRetrospective cross-sectional studyAverage incidenceStates emergency departmentsICD-9/10 codesEmergency department presentationsEmergency Department SampleHigh-risk groupCross-sectional studyLow socioeconomic statusLowest income quartileClinical characteristicsVisual morbidityMedian ageOphthalmologic emergencyEmergency departmentSeventh decadeAge 50Aqueous Humor and the Dynamics of Its Flow: Formation of Aqueous Humor
Sears M, Sarrafpour S, Teng C. Aqueous Humor and the Dynamics of Its Flow: Formation of Aqueous Humor. 2022, 2561-2595. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42634-7_184.ChaptersAqueous humorTrabecular meshworkBlood vesselsImmune mediatorsIntraocular pressureAvascular massImmune responseCiliary processesEyesAvascular structureClear mediaCorneaFree radicalsMetabolismCellular metabolismByproducts of metabolismNumerous functionsVesselsMeshworkEssential nutrientsHumorInfectionEpithelium
Clinical Care
Overview
Christopher Teng, MD, is a board-certified glaucoma and cataract specialist. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine and is the Vice Chair for Surgical Services and Director of the Glaucoma Service and Glaucoma Fellowship.
Dr. Teng received his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at New York University Medical Center and fellowship in Glaucoma at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He received his MBA from Yale School of Management.
Dr. Teng provides care for medical and surgical glaucoma, as well as for cataracts and complex anterior segment situations. He performs glaucoma laser treatment, small incision cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery, secondary lens implantation, anterior segment reconstruction, iris repair, microinvasive glaucoma surgery (iStent, Goniotomy, Trabeculotomy, Gonioscopy Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy, Omni, Viscocanalostomy, Endocyclophotocoagulation, Xen implant, etc.), Cyclophotocoagulation, and traditional glaucoma surgery, including Trabeculectomy and Glaucoma Drainage Implants.
Dr. Teng has been an invited speaker at institutions around the world, including at Prism Eye Rounds in 2020 and Taipei Veterans General Hospital in 2023. His research efforts are conducted with the Yale Glaucoma Research Group, and he has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and magazines. He has lectured and presented his research at national and international meetings, including Brazil, Mexico, Romania, Korea, India, Nepal, China and the United Arab Emirates. His research and clinical interests include the optic nerve complex, parapapillary atrophy, glaucoma surgery, micro invasive glaucoma surgery, complex anterior segment and cataract surgery, optimizing resident education and training, improving patient education and access to care and increasing diversity and inclusivity in ophthalmology.
Dr. Teng is dedicated to patient care, resident and fellow education, and is an active participant in International Ophthalmology, having traveled to Nepal (Gorkha, Mustang, Pokhara, Dhalkebar) and India (Haridwar) for humanitarian trips with Operation Restore Sight. He is the recipient of an American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award and two Secretariat Awards, for contributions to the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program and the Surgical Scope Fund.
He has received an American Glaucoma Society Clinician Scientist Research Award, was awarded Lecturer of the Year at New York University, received the John S. Hermann, M.D. Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching from The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and the Bruce Shields Award for Excellence in Teaching at Yale. Dr. Teng has been named one of the New York Super Doctors Rising Stars in Ophthalmology, and was named to The Ophthalmologist’s Top 40 Under 40 Power List. He is President of the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians and is past President of the Chinese American Ophthalmological Society.
Dr. Teng is an Associate Editor of Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma (7th edition), the premier succinct text on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. He compiled the Chinese English Ophthalmology Dictionary, which has common Ophthalmology terms in Mandarin, Pinyin and English. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Program and for his project made an educational video describing Ophthalmology, "What is Ophthalmology?". He also maintains an active YouTube cataract and glaucoma education page (glaucomavids), with over 100 videos, 2,000 subscribers and 700,000 views.
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Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Ophthalmology
- Original Certification Date
- 2011
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News
- September 30, 2024
Celebrating Dr. Christopher Teng: Honoring His Impact and Wishing Him Success in His Next Chapter
- January 19, 2024
Operation Restore Sight 2023 Medical Project Featuring Dr. Chris Teng
- February 21, 2023
Dr. Christopher Teng, New Vice Chair for Surgical Services for the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
- January 22, 2018
Yale eye doctor set his sights on volunteer mission to Nepal