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Dr. Gary Yau
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Gary Yau
Ophthalmology
Toronto, ON
Areas of Expertise
Medical Retina and Diabetic Retinopathy Management
Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusions
Peripheral Retinal Disease and Retinal Tears
Cataract Surgery and Refractive Lens Options
Management of Complex Posterior Segment Disease
About Me
Dr. Gary Yau is an ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained medical retina specialist with Prism Eye Institute in the Greater Toronto Area. He completed medical school at the University of Western Ontario and ophthalmology residency at Queen’s University, where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in medical retina and clinical trial research at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Yau is committed to compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care, with a particular focus on complex retinal disease and refractive cataract surgery. He has delivered podium presentations at national and international meetings, received multiple research awards, and contributed several chapters to the Handbook of Vitreo-Retinal Disorder Management. In addition to his clinical and academic work, he remains active in community service both locally and abroad, and he speaks both English and Cantonese.
Training
Medical Retina and Clinical Trial ResearchHarvard Medical SchoolFellowship- OphthalmologyQueen’s UniversityResidency
- Medical Doctor (MD)University of Western OntarioMedical School
Awards & Honors
Top 5 Resident Ophthalmic Researchers in Canada
Novartis Vision FundResearch Award
Canadian Glaucoma SocietyResearch Award
Canadian Ophthalmological SocietyBest Paper in Posterior Segment Disease (Top 10)
American Academy of OphthalmologyOntario Volunteer Service Medal
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:MA
- License Numbers:265945