Brian DeBroff, MD, FACS
Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual ScienceCards
About
Research
Publications
2024
Music during cataract surgery: effect on anxiety
Rivera P, Linderman W, Miguez S, Chow J, DeBroff B, Diaz V. Music during cataract surgery: effect on anxiety. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2024, 50: 688-692. PMID: 38499999, DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001444.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMusic groupPatient-selected musicPatient's self-reported anxietyLikert-style surveyCataract surgeryMusicPaired t-testPatient experienceSelf-reported anxietyControl groupPatient anxietyNo significant differenceDecreased anxietyBaseline anxietyDosage of sedationControlled clinical trialsSignificant differenceAnxietySedative injectionT-testPostoperative day 1Low-risk methodIntra-operativelyClinical trialsDay 1Visit duration of office-based ophthalmology visits in a nationally representative sample
DeBroff B, Andoh J. Visit duration of office-based ophthalmology visits in a nationally representative sample. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2024, 14: 18-23. DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2024.14.00456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyOphthalmology visitsVisit durationElectronic medical record useMedical record useProvider-patient encountersHealthcare utilization patternsOffice-based visitsNon-metropolitan locationsPatient statusLow-resource populationsNationally representative sampleShortage of ophthalmologistsMean visit durationPrimary outcome measureRecord useCare SurveyChronic conditionsHealth informationInternational ClassificationMetropolitan statusMedicaid insuranceInsurance typeOutcome measuresLinear regression analysis
2023
Ophthalmic Manifestations, Evaluation, and Guidelines for Testing of Concussion
Shteyman A, DeBroff B. Ophthalmic Manifestations, Evaluation, and Guidelines for Testing of Concussion. The Open Ophthalmology Journal 2023, 17 DOI: 10.2174/18743641-v17-e230111-2022-43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVisual deficitsFurther brain damageOptokinetic nystagmus gainTreatment of concussionSmooth pursuit eye movementsVisual field defectsEye movementsPupillary light reflexPursuit eye movementsOptical coherence tomographyOphthalmic manifestationsSymptom improvementBrain damageConvergence insufficiencyField defectsObjective biomarkersNovel biomarkersLight reflexDouble visionPatientsCare testConcussionRetinal imaging modalitiesSymptom reportingCoherence tomography
2020
COVID-19: ocular manifestations, ocular secretions, and ocular portal of entry
DeBroff B. COVID-19: ocular manifestations, ocular secretions, and ocular portal of entry. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2020, 10: 48-49. DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2020.10.00382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOphthalmic abbreviations: “I” will save time, but will “eye” be mistaken?
DeBroff B. Ophthalmic abbreviations: “I” will save time, but will “eye” be mistaken? Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2020, 10: 13-14. DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2020.10.00374.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Tatoos and Uveitis
DeBroff B. Tatoos and Uveitis. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2019, 9: 29. DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2019.09.00340.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
The role of vision in the science and art of the putting stroke in the sport of golf
DeBroff B. The role of vision in the science and art of the putting stroke in the sport of golf. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2018, 8 DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2018.08.00292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUBM measured changes in anterior chamber depth following pediatric IOL surgery with optic capture
DeBroff B, Ramos Esteban J, Servat J. UBM measured changes in anterior chamber depth following pediatric IOL surgery with optic capture. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2018, 8 DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2018.08.00276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery
DeBroff B. Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2018, 8 DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2018.08.00319.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Online Reviews may be Hazardous to your Health
DeBroff B. Online Reviews may be Hazardous to your Health. Advances In Ophthalmology & Visual System 2017, 7 DOI: 10.15406/aovs.2017.07.00220.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Brian DeBroff, MD, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, which replaces the eye’s natural lens removed during cataract surgery with a high tech, artificial one. He is a professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual science, and director of cataract and IOL implant surgery for Yale Medicine Ophthalmology.
“Restoring a person's vision gives ultimate satisfaction to both the patient and the treating physician,” says Dr. DeBroff, adding that it helps to have access to the newest technologies, including laser-assisted and multifocal implants. He has particular clinical and research interests in such techniques as no-stitch cataract surgery, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, optiwave refractive analysis, and multifocal and diffractive IOL’s after cataract surgery.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. DeBroff serves as chief of ophthalmology at Bridgeport Hospital, which is part of Yale New Haven Health. He has over 100 publications, is the editor-in-chief of Advances in Ophthalmology & Visual Science, and has held leadership roles for other journals. He has been recognized by Best Doctors, Castle Connolly, Connecticut Magazine, and New York Magazine.
Dr. DeBroff says he is dedicated not only to technical excellence, but also to compassionate care for his patients. “I will treat you as if you were part of my family,” he says.
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
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Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Ophthalmology
- Original Certification Date
- 1994
Yale Medicine News
Links & Media
News
- January 31, 2023
Yale Ophthalmology & Visual Science Faculty Nominated for Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023
- August 22, 2022Source: Yale Medicine
New Cataract Surgery Options Can Restore Your Vision
- June 01, 2021Source: Connecticut Magazine
Connecticut's Top Doctors 2021: Over 1,500 physicians in 66 specialties
- June 14, 2019
Over 200 Yale Medicine Physicians Make 2019 ‘Best Doctors’ List