Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery is led by Dr. C. Robert Bernadino. Dr. Bernadino provides treatment of diseases affecting the eyelids, tear duct system, and orbit (tissue and bone surrounding the eye). Services include rejuvenation of the upper and lower eyelids, brow and forehead area using the latest CO-2 laser technology.

Yale Ophthalmology physicians provide diagnosis and treatment of the following:

• Ptosis (droopy eyelid)
• Eyelid tumors and trauma
• Entropion (eyelids turned in)
• Ectropion (eyelids turned out)
• Misdirected eye lashes
• Styes
• Thyroid related eye disease
• Blocked tear duct
• Tear duct trauma
• Blow out fractures
• Orbital tumors
• Infections of the eyelids
• Eye socket disorders
• Congenital eyelid disorders
• Eyelid cancer and reconstruction

Dr. Bernardino subspecializes in cosmetic rejuvenation of the eyelids and forehead and performs the following procedures:

• Cosmetic Botox
• Tissue Fillers
• Skin Resurfacing Procedures
• Eyelid Lifts and Blepharoplasty
• Eyebrow and Forehead Lifts

The Yale Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

C. Robert Bernardino, MD, FACS

Physician Profile

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Appointment Scheduling

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bernardino, you can call our main scheduling number 203-785-2020 or toll-free at 1-800-395-7949. Or you may use our on-line appointment request form.

Yale Oculoplastic Section Hours

The Yale Oculoplastic Section is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency coverage is available as needed 24 hours a day. Call us at 203-785-2020 or toll-free at 1-800-395-7949 after hours to contact a Yale physician for an emergency situation.

Yale Oculoplastic Section Office Location

Our physician practices are located on the 3rd floor of the Temple Medical Center at 40 Temple Street in New Haven, Connecticut. Patients may use valet parking services, the Temple Street Garage, connected directly by a second story skywalk, or the Temple Medical Garage, connected directly to 40 Temple Streeet on the first level. Click here for detailed driving and parking directions to the Temple Street Medical Center.

Mailing Address and Phone and Fax Numbers

Your Appointment: What to Bring with You

The Oculoplastic Service physicians ask that you bring the following items with you for your appointment:

• Your current eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
  
  
• List of all current medications (include the name of the medication and the dosage)
  
  
• Medical records that relate to your current condition. This should include X-rays, CT scans and any additional test results or copies of medical records
  
  
• Your current health insurance identification card and any referral/authorization forms that may be required by your insurance company.

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Health Insurance Participation List

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