Dr. Maxwell Elia MD
Practice: The Medical Eye Center
Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Website: https://www.themedicaleyecenter.com/
Phone: 603-668-2020
Email: contact@curecoats.org
Dr. Maxwell Elia is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases and uveitis. His clinical practice involves the treatment of patients with a wide range of retinal disorders, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusion, cystoid macular edema, and hereditary retinal degenerations. In addition, Dr. Elia utilizes an extensive range of state-of-the-art therapies for the management of noninfectious and infectious uveitis patients. Dr. Elia also performs cataract surgery.
Dr. Elia is a graduate of the Yale University School of Medicine. He continued at Yale-New Haven Hospital as an ophthalmology resident where he served as the Chief Resident. Following his residency, he completed fellowship training in retinal disease and uveitis with members of the Yale clinical faculty.
Dr. Elia is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Uveitis Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He served as a clinical investigator for the use of Abicipar® in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Dr. Elia is affiliated with and an active staff member at Elliot Hospital, the Veterans Hospital in Manchester.
Outside of work, Dr. Elia enjoys hiking in the White Mountains and skiing.
Dr. Elia has also been chosen by his peers as one of New Hampshire Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2022 and 2023 in the field Ophthalmology.
FAQ
At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.
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Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:
How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?
Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?
Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.
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What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?
Will his/her vision get worse over time?
Will the eye have pain?
Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?
Are cataracts likely?
How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)
Is there calcification?
What is the anticipated disease progression?
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Is there a thorough vision exam available?
Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)
Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)
What about the non-Coats’ eye?
To what extent is his/her vision affected?
Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?
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