Dr. Eitan Burstein

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist

Danbury, CT

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Cataract Surgery

Combined Cataract–Glaucoma Surgery

Glaucoma Laser Treatments

About Me

Dr. Eitan S. Burstein is a glaucoma and cataract specialist caring for patients in Danbury and Prospect, Connecticut. He focuses on early diagnosis and individualized treatment of glaucoma, ranging from medical therapy to laser and surgical options, and performs cataract surgery including combined procedures when appropriate. Patients value his straightforward, compassionate communication and the way he approaches care as he would for a member of his own family.Dr. Burstein earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and completed ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate. He then pursued fellowship training in glaucoma at the University of Virginia. His background also includes a BA in Biology from Boston University and an MS in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He welcomes new patients for evaluation of glaucoma, cataracts, and second opinions.

Training

Glaucoma
2017
University of Virginia
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2016
SUNY Downstate
Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)
2012
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Medical School
MS, Physiology and Biophysics
2006
Georgetown University
Masters / PhD
BA, Biology
2005
Boston University
Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In: CT
License Numbers: 56255

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