Rebecca A. Shields, M.D.
Cataract Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), Glaucoma Surgery, Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, Premium IOLs
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Dr. Rebecca A. Shields is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. She provides advanced medical and surgical care designed to protect and restore her patients' vision, with expertise in laser-assisted cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implantation, and comprehensive glaucoma management using both laser and incisional techniques, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). With a focus on precision and a calm, reassuring approach, Dr. Shields takes the time to help each patient understand their condition and feel confident in every step of their care.
Fellowship
Glaucoma, Wilmer Eye Insitute, Johns Hopkins University
Residency
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Internship
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Recognition
NY Magazine Top Doctor
(as selected by Castle Connolly) 2024, 2025
Top Doctor Award
Connecticut Magazine, 2024, 2025
Board Certified
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Excellence
Dr. Shields earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with University honors. She received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. After completing a transitional year internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, she pursued ophthalmology residency training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, one of the nation's premier eye hospitals. She then refined her subspecialty expertise through a glaucoma fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Shields brings this advanced training directly to every patient interaction. She takes a thorough, individualized approach to developing treatment plans, whether she is managing a complex glaucoma case or guiding a patient through cataract surgery. Her goal is always the same: to protect long-term vision, maintain eye health, and give every patient the confidence that they are receiving the highest level of care.
I chose to specialize in glaucoma and cataract surgery because protecting someone's vision is one of the most meaningful things I can do as a physician. My approach is built on partnership with my patients, taking the time to understand their concerns and creating a treatment plan that gives them the best possible outcome.
Rebecca A. Shields, M.D.
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Education and Fellowship
Dr. Shields has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Ophthalmology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
My Passion In Eye Care
Dr. Shields chose to specialize in glaucoma because of the meaningful difference early intervention can make in preserving a patient's vision for life. She believes every patient deserves a doctor who listens, explains their options clearly, and partners with them to find the best path forward. Whether managing a complex glaucoma case or helping a patient see clearly again after cataract surgery, she finds deep purpose in earning her patients' trust and delivering outcomes that truly improve their daily lives.
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