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| Caroline N. DeBenedictis, MD

Caroline N. DeBenedictis, MD

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Specialties:

  • Adult Strabismus
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

Office Locations:

ReFocus Eye Health
87 Grandview Avenue
Waterbury, Connecticut 06708
Phone: (203) 596-1517

ReFocus Eye Health
47 Jolley Drive
Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002
Phone: 860-350-7894

About Dr. DeBenedictis

Meet Dr. Caroline N. DeBenedictis, a compassionate board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric eye care and strabismus. With a wealth of experience and surgical expertise, she is dedicated to the well-being of young patients, addressing a range of conditions from pediatric cataracts to ocular trauma and genetic ocular disorders.

Dr. DeBenedictis' passion for pediatric ophthalmology is evident in her holistic approach. She provides comprehensive care, diagnosing, treating, and managing various eye conditions from birth and beyond. Her expertise extends beyond the realms of ophthalmology, often collaborating with other medical specialists to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex disorders.

Dr. DeBenedictis is also an author, her insights gracing the pages of numerous esteemed medical journals. Most recently, she contributed as a section editor and author to the 3rd edition of Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Wills Eye Institute Atlas Series, a medical publication from the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital.

Locations

  • Waterbury, CT
  • Bloomfield, CT

Specialties

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Pediatric ophthalmologic disorders and diseases from birth through adulthood
  • Pediatric cataracts
  • Amblyopia
  • Pediatric strabismus
  • Adult strabismus
  • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (Blocked tear duct)
  • Chalazion
  • Congenital anomalies
  • Pediatric uveitis
  • Pediatric ocular genetic disorders
  • Ocular trauma

Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Internal Medicine – Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Ophthalmology – North Shore-LIJ Health System, Great Neck, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Ophthalmology – Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Societies

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Women in Ophthalmology

Languages

  • English

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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