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Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 41
Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waterbury, CT.
Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
Waterbury, CT
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waterbury, CT.

About Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD

Dr. Dao graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waterbury, CT and has 14 years experience. Dr. Dao has experience treating conditions like Anisocoria, Dry Eyes, Eye Pain, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Dao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anisocoria
Dry Eyes
Eye Pain
Anisocoria
Dry Eyes
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Eye Pain
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Diplopia
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Chalazion
Lazy Eye
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Senile Cataracts
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Drusen
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Ectropion of Eyelid
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Esotropia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Squamous Blepharitis
Blepharitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Exotropia
Visual Field Defects
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Accommodation Disorders
Strabismus
Presbyopia
Disorder of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Pinguecula
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Uveitis
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Conjunctiva Cyst
Diabetic Cataracts
Iridocyclitis
Progressive High Myopia
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Astigmatism
Keratitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Tear Duct Surgery
Bell's Palsy
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Blindness
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
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Miosis
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Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
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Retinal Ischemia
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Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • BlueCare - CT HMO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
    Century Preferred-CT PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National EPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Select
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Freedom
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

Where Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 The Eye Care Group PC
    1201 W Main St Ste 100, Waterbury, CT 06708
    Monday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
  2. 2 The Eye Care Group
    250 Indian River Rd, Orange, CT 06477
    Monday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
  3. 3 Shoreline Eye Associates PC
    515 Boston St, Guilford, CT 06437
  4. 4 The Eye Care Group PC
    6 Business Park Dr Ste 102, Branford, CT 06405

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Aug 15, 2025
I have been seeing dr. Dao for several hears. She is an excellent opthalmmologist. Her expertise and clinical interventions along with her warm and personal approach make her a top physician.
— Aug 15, 2025
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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Dao's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dao's profile.

Dr. Dao frequently treats the following conditions: Anisocoria, Dry Eyes, Eye Pain, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    2012
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Nhu-Y Dao, MD Practices

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Saint Mary's Hospital

    56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT

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