Robert L. Block, MD

About Dr. Block

With a distinguished career spanning decades, Dr. Block is not just a skilled cataract surgeon but a trailblazer in adopting cutting-edge technology, reshaping the landscape of vision care.

In 1998, Dr. Block embraced progress as an early adopter of advanced technology lens implants. His journey into innovation began with the Array Intraocular Lens (IOL), paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in vision correction. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, he introduced the STAAR® Toric IOL in 2003 and pioneered using aspheric lenses in 2004. Dr. Block's commitment to pushing the boundaries of possibility continued as he implanted the ReSTOR multifocal lens in 2005 and the Toric lens in 2007, making significant strides in multifocal vision solutions.

Beyond his pioneering surgical skills, Dr. Block is an educator, serving as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the esteemed Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.

Dr. Block's expertise spans a wide spectrum of ophthalmic specialties. He specializes in advanced technology lens implants, refractive lens exchange, eyelid surgery, dry eye treatments, glaucoma management, and surgical correction of presbyopia. His keen eye and meticulous approach extend to addressing concerns like flashes and floaters, ensuring comprehensive eye health for his patients.

Locations

• Bloomfield, CT
• Meriden, CT – Curtis Street

Specialties

• Comprehensive eye exams
• Cataracts
• Dry eye
• Glaucoma
• Lens implants
• Flashes and floaters
• Skin rejuvenation (Botox)
• Surgical correction of presbyopia
• Refractive lens exchange
• Eyelid surgery

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry/Nutrition

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Medical School

Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel

Internship

Internal Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

Residency

Internal Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

Ophthalmology – The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY

Certification

• American Board of Ophthalmology

Experience

• Since 2013, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Frank F. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
• Instructor of microsurgical techniques at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
• Worked closely with Dr. Charles Kelman, the father of modern cataract surgery
• Former Chief of Resident at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

Professional Societies

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians

Awards

• 2022 Top Doctor – Connecticut Magazine
• 2021 Top Doctor – Connecticut Magazine
• Best Doctor in Ophthalmology List, multiple times
• Most Compassionate Physician, 2012
• American College of Eye Surgeons – Best Cataract Surgery Performed by a Resident, 1996

Languages

• English