In response to the COVID-19 situation, OCLI is following enhanced safety protocols consistent with guidelines put forth by the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect our patients and colleagues. Click here to learn about how we are keeping you safe.

Thierry Hufnagel, MD

Ophthalmologist

Thierry Hufnagel, M.D. is a cornea-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Surgery. He is a graduate of UCLA, Yale,…

Request appointment Read full biography

Locations

Treatments offered

Education

  • Fellowship

    • John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

    • University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

  • Residency

    • Yale University, New Haven, CT

    • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

  • Internship

    • Loma Linda, University School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

    • Rothchild Eye Institute and Trousseau Children’s Hospital, Paris, France

  • Optometry School

    • University of Paris, Paris, France

Professional activities

  • Diplomate

    American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Diplomate

    American Board of Pathology

Biography

Thierry Hufnagel, M.D. is a cornea-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Surgery. He is a graduate of UCLA, Yale, and Johns Hopkins Universities.

Dr. Hufnagel has been recognized as a VISX STAR, a prestigious award given to the leading excimer laser surgeons in the United States. Dr. Hufnagel has participated in an FDA-sponsored investigation for LASIK surgery. Since 1987, he has been pioneering the use of excimer lasers and publishing studies on the pathological aspects of laser surgery applied to the cornea. To date, he has performed several thousand laser vision correction procedures and tailors all surgeries to each patient’s individual needs. He is an instructor in the IntraLASE™ bladeless, LASIK surgical technique and actively teaches LASIK to other surgeons.

Hear what our patients are saying.

  • Great office, great doctor. Every employee was very friendly and knowledgeable.
    Carolina Monteiro

  • Since you arrived you will be attended by great staff. They do a complete eye exam. They are very careful with the cleaning of every machine before you use it. You don’t have to wait too long in order to see the doctor who by the way is very clear to explain your condition. He is very professional and polite. I will highly recommend this place. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.
    Laura Rodriguez

  • The entire staff is cordial and competent. Appropriate questions are asked and answered. One can feel very confident in the treatment offered.
    Merle Price

  • The staff are very professional and thorough. I have confidence in the doctors.
    Alyssa Rebhun

  • By far, the best group of Drs. in the industry. I have seen 3 of their Drs. and they were all above and beyond!! If you have any eye issues they will greatly help you with their great knowledge and compassion!! Would recommend OCLI over and over again!!
    Lainey Ruocco

  • The whole process was easy from setting up the appointment to checking in to the exam. Great front office staff, technicians, and doctors!
    Teresa Lamsam
Read more reviews

Request an appointment

Are you a new patient? *
Please complete the following to request your appointment:
* required

The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast.