Ophthalmologist in Mineola, NY. One of the very few uveitis specialists in the tri-state area, who specializes in caring for people with ocular inflammatory diseases, such as uveitis (iritis), scleritis, episcleritis, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, etc.
Ocular inflammatory diseases are often vision threatening, and may potentially lead to irreversible vision loss if uncontrolled. For decades these diseases have been treated with corticosteroids. However long term use of corticosteroids may have serious side effects.
Dr. Yang practices the steroid sparing approach, and uses the newest immunosuppressive/immunomodulating treatment to control the disease activity. The steroid sparing approach can effectively control these inflammatory diseases, and save vision. The immunosuppressive/immunomodulating treatment can be well-tolerated by most patients, and is associated with less serious side effects than long term corticosteroid use.
Dr. Yang graduated from University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine. She received residency training at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and further training in uveitis at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary.
Dr. Yang is a general ophthalmologist as well, and is experienced in treating common diseases of the eye. Dr. Yang is a very experienced eye surgeon. She regularly performs cataract surgery, with the use of the newest technologies, including Femtosecond laser assisted cataract extraction. A number of diagnostic tests can be performed in the office, including Humphrey visual field test, IOL measurement for cataract surgery, fluorescein angiogram, etc.
Dr. Hallak is an optometrist, who specializes in contact lens fitting, in addition to eye examinations. He also is an expert at low vision correction. We are proud of our staff, who are professional, friendly and always ready to help.
The office has a dispensing optical, with an experienced optician. Many optical insurances are accepted, including Medicare assigned glasses. The optical offers custom made frames, which can fit much more comfortably than the usual already made, one size fits all frames.