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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

  • Harvard Medical School
    Medical Retina and Clinical Trial Research
    Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology
    Queen’s University
    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    University of Western Ontario
    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Top 5 Resident Ophthalmic Researchers in Canada

    Novartis Vision Fund
  • Research Award

    Canadian Glaucoma Society
  • Research Award

    Canadian Ophthalmological Society
  • Best Paper in Posterior Segment Disease (Top 10)

    American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Ontario Volunteer Service Medal

    Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    MA
  • License Numbers:
    265945