Trusted NYC Cataract Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Gerald Shepps is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and glaucoma management, amongst other eye conditions, in New York City. With over 30 years of experience, he is committed to providing exceptional eye care and restoring patients’ vision.
Cataract Surgery Excellence
Cataracts can significantly impact your vision. Dr. Shepps performs state-of-the-art cataract surgery including using femtosecond laser and specialty intraocular lens implants to restore vision clarity and improve quality of life.
Expert Glaucoma Care
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss. Dr. Shepps offers advanced diagnosis and treatment options.
Experience the difference Dr. Shepps can make for your vision. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
More about Dr. Shepps
Dr. Shepps remains active in the education of new and established doctors. As the Medical Director of the Glaucoma Institute at S.U.N.Y., his lectures concentrate on the medical, laser, and surgical treatments of ocular disease. He attends to the patients and medical staff at N.Y.U., Beth Israel, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. he serves as eye surgeon for the New York Police Department.
Dr. Shepps was Director of the Glaucoma Institute at SUNY School of Optometry for 11 years. He also taught residents at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, New York University Medical Center, and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Lasik, Anterior segment surgery, and ocular trauma are the other areas of specialization. He is a past Director of Glaucoma Services at NYU/NYDH.
A Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, he holds undergraduate and medical graduate degrees from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina.
Glaucoma and anterior segment post-doctoral fellowship training was pursued at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shepps is currently active in clinical and basic science research into the cause and treatment of glaucoma.
Education
- Medical School – University of South Carolina
- Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment
- New York Medical College, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, New York Medical College, Residency in Ophthalmology
- Clemson University (Bachelor’s)
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital
- The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Mackool Eye Institute
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards & Publications
- Schuman. JS. Noecker GJ. Puliafito CA. Jacobson JJ. Shepps GJ. Wang N: Energy levels and probe placement in contact semiconductor diode laser cyclophotocoagulation in human cadever eyes. Arch Ophthalmol 1991: 109:1534-1538
- Antibiotic activity of 5-fluorouracil-Sidot PA, Shepps GJ. Shah M, McCormick S: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Scientific Poster. Sarasota, FL, May 5, 1992. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Suppl) 33:936, 1992
- Tello CX, Chi T, Shepps G, Liebman J, Ritch R: Ultrasound biomicroscopy in pseudophakic malignant glaucoma. Ophthalmology 1993; 100:1330-1334
- Shepps G, Luntz M. Management of ocular hypertensive spikes after glaucoma laser surgery. Ophthalmic Practice vol. 11 July 1993
- Consulting Ophthalmologist to the New York Police Department (NYPD)
- Medical Officer & Consulting Ophthalmologist to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
- Police Surgeon to the New York City Transit Authority Police Department (TAPD) 1991-1994