Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, M.D.

Subspecialties:

Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease 
Research

Education and Training:

Medical School:

Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 1983

Internship:

Internal Medicine
University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 1984

Residency:

Ophthalmology
University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH,
1987

Fellowships:

Adult Medical/Surgical Retina
Schepens Retina Associates, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard University, Boston, MA
1989

Pediatric Surgical Retina
Schepens Retina Associates, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard University, Boston, MA
1990

Special Interests:

Dr. Hartnett evaluates patients with the following ocular problems:

• Diabetic retinopathy
• Age-related macular degeneration 
• Retinal detachment 
• Pediatric retinal diseases 
• Retinopathy of prematurity 
• Retinal vascular diseases 
• Diseases of the choroid

Practice Philosophy:

My practice goal is to provide the best care for each patient, based on well-founded guidelines for standard of care while taking into account the individual patient’s quality of life and personal expectations. My specific interests are in diseases associated with abnormal blood vessel growth and these include diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity. Through the use of laser and microsurgery, some of these blinding diseases can be treated to save or restore vision. Specialized treatments include vitreous surgery (vitrectomy), photodynamic therapy, and laser therapy. Besides the acute management of retinal disease, the overall management for each patient includes recommendations for prevention of disease and visual rehabilitation.