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Dr. Talia Shoshany is a board-certified cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon dedicated to helping patients see—and live—better with individualized, evidence-based care. She graduated summa cum laude in biology from Dartmouth College and earned her MD from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shoshany completed ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, where she received research recognition, followed by a fellowship in cornea, refractive, and external disease with OCLI Vision under renowned mentors. Clinically, she offers advanced cataract solutions—including femtosecond laser assistance and modern premium lenses—as well as LASIK/PRK and the full spectrum of corneal procedures. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and contributed to book chapters on corneal cross-linking and ectatic disease, and she remains active in clinical research. Patients appreciate her warm communication style and the time she takes to explain options so decisions feel confident and well-informed.

Dr. Brian Hafler is a vitreoretinal specialist at Yale who cares for people with complex retinal disease, including age-related macular degeneration and inherited retinal degenerations. As Director of the Inherited Retinal Disorders Service, he oversees advanced ophthalmic electrophysiology testing and collaborates across specialties to deliver precise diagnoses and thoughtful treatment plans. Patients appreciate his clear explanations, collaborative style, and focus on preserving vision and quality of life. Dr. Hafler graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, then earned his MD and PhD at Harvard Medical School. He completed ophthalmology residency at Yale School of Medicine/Yale–New Haven Hospital and a retina fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear as a Heed Fellow. In the lab, his team helped build a single-cell human retinal transcriptomic atlas to identify cell types driving macular degeneration, with the goal of translating discoveries into new therapies. His recognitions include the American Society for Clinical Investigation Young Physician Scientist Award, the Thome Memorial Foundation Award for AMD Research, the William R. Orthwein, Jr. ’38 Yale Scholar designation, and a Cushing Foundation Award. He welcomes patients seeking comprehensive, evidence-based retina care.

Dr. Inna Grishkan Stroh is a uveitis specialist and cataract/anterior segment surgeon who helps patients navigate the full spectrum of ocular inflammatory disease. She provides careful diagnosis and longitudinal management for infectious and noninfectious uveitis and partners closely with retina, rheumatology, and infectious disease colleagues as needed. In surgery, Dr. Stroh focuses on restoring visual quality in challenging cases, including complex cataracts and secondary intraocular lens problems. Dr. Stroh completed residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and advanced fellowship training in uveitis at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah. She earned both her MD and PhD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and studied Biological Chemistry and Russian at Boston College. Patients value her clear explanations, evidence-based treatments, and compassionate approach for conditions that often require ongoing care.