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Dr. Matthew Phillip Nicholas

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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Dr. Matthew Nicholas

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

West Hartford, CT

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Vein and Artery Occlusions
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Retinal Tears

About Me

Dr. Matthew Nicholas is a vitreoretinal physician focused on the medical management of retinal disease. He completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute, followed by a medical retina fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. Dr. Nicholas earned his MD and PhD through the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine after studying physics at Yale College. In clinic, he treats macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, central serous chorioretinopathy, retinal tears, and uveitis, and also manages cataracts and glaucoma when they coexist with retinal disease. He emphasizes thorough exams, plain-language education, and treatment plans that balance effectiveness and convenience.

Training

  • Medical Retina
    Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute
    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology
    University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute
    Residency
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)
    Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical School
  • Yale College
    BS, Physics
    Yale College
    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CT, OH
  • License Numbers:
    1.068238, 35.138743

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