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Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC

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(Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and General Practice

Professional interests include: complex cataract surgery, cataracts, keratoconus, and more.

36 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

(646) 962-2020

Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and general practice. Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.

Office Locations

Address:

36 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Address:

1305 York Avenue 12th Floor
New York, NY 10021

Address:

1305 York Avenue 12th Floor
New York, NY 10065

Some issues Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

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“In January, when the American Academy of Ophthalmology released its warning against cosmetic eye color change procedures, Dr. Ashley Brissette said, its concerns included dye leakage, allergic...”—"A quick surgical procedure can permanently change your eye color, but experts warn it's not without risk", CNN, August 2024

“Ashley Brissette dijo que entre sus preocupaciones se incluian las fugas de tinte, las reacciones alergicas al tinte y el riesgo potencial de infeccion.”—"Un rapido procedimiento quirurgico puede cambiar permanentemente el color de los ojos, pero los expertos advierten que no esta exento de riesgos", Washington Top News, August 2024

“The information was shared in a video posted to TikTok last month by New York City-based doctor Ashley Brissette, who practices with Weill Cornell Medicine.”—"Eye care specialist issues warning against popular whitening drops", Daily Mail Online, July 2024

eye procedures	1

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	75
eye procedures	221
lab tests	86

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	26
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	14
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	219
eye procedures	722
lab tests	162
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	43
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	41
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

doctor visit	291
eye procedures	719
lab tests	228
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	59

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	34
Hispanic	36
Asian	22
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	35
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

doctor visit	113
eye procedures	671
lab tests	103
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	28
Hispanic	32
Asian	19
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	35
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	215
eye procedures	714
lab tests	123
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	62
laser treatment	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	77
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	5
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Aetna - NYP, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare and Oxford Health Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC accepts the following insurance providers:

GHI

VNSNY CHOICE

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

Aetna - NYP

AETNA

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus

United Healthcare

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-05

I highly recommend Dr. Brissette.  She is a great listener and provided amazing service.  My eyes have never felt better.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$55,573 CLAREON $17,500	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $9,450	NGENUITY $5,600	Pataday $5,600	Precision 1 $2,800	Other $14,623
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$36,000 CEQUA $35,193	XELPROS $626	CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% $109	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $49	Bromsite $24
Alcon Research LLC	$28,706 Pataday $20,825	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $1,050	ORA $700	Hydrus Microstent $700	$5,431
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$19,473 IOLMaster 700 $3,930	AT LISA $3,300	VisuMax $3,272	QUATERA 700 $2,380	CIRRUS HD-OCT $2,147	Other $4,445
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$11,890 Tecnis Simplicity $6,195	Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $4,912	Tecnis IOL $139	Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System $120	Tecnis 3-Piece IOL $119	Other $406
Other	$38,245 XIIDRA $7,340	Flarex $2,519	Oxervate $2,248	DEXTENZA $2,191	InflammaDry $1,579	Other $22,368

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$111,218
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$44,650
Food and Beverage	$12,741
Travel and Lodging	$9,109
Honoraria	$6,600
Other	$5,568

Research Payments

Dr. Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC has received 3 research payments totaling $137,700.

Biography

Dr. Ashley Brissette is a general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in New York, NY. She is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact her office in New York, NY.