Howard J. Schneider, MD, FACS

Dr Schneider obtained his college degree at Hamilton College and his Medical degree from the University of Rochester in 1964. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at North Western University and joined Dr Romon Castroviejo in New York until 1973, partaking in pioneering work on corneal transplantation. An assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at Mount Sinai, Dr Schneider has been in private practice since 1973 when he founded the Fifth Avenue Eye Associates. Dr Schneider has been involved in some of the significant advances in ocular surgery, being the first to use nylon sutures in ophthalmic surgery, a practice that is now considered standard of care around the world. Among his other significant innovations are the use of periosteum support in placement of keratoprosthesis and vitrectomy to prevent retinal detachment and secondary glaucoma. Dr Schneider has been a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is the also the president of the Castroviejo Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing ophthalmic education. Dr Schneider’s professional interests include comprehensive adult and pediatric ophthalmology, corneal transplantation, and the management of cataract, glaucoma and retinal disorders. Dr Schneider is married with 4 children and enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is an avid tennis player and an amateur photogropher. - -