General Practitioners

• Family Practice
  The first time you are seen by a provider at the Aiello Eye Institute you will be asked about both your personal and family health history, so come prepared. You will need to bring information about what medications you take and/or are allergic to and information about previous health issues or surgeries as well as any history of eye problems in your family.
• Emergency Care

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is often referred to as the "silent thief of sight," and is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma causes vision loss by affecting the optic nerve, the part of the eye which receives images collected by the retina and sends them to the brain. Every eye maintains a certain amount of internal pressure, called intraocular pressure. When this pressure rises to abnormal levels, it can put extra stress on the optic nerve, causing significant damage. Optic nerve damage results in loss of vision, and ultimately blindness.
• Ophthalmology
  Our optometry and ophthalmology practice in Arizona provides personalized eye care using the latest & most innovative techniques.
• Macular Degeneration
  We regularly diagnose and treat age-related macular degeneration in Yuma, Arizona. More simply known as "AMD," this common condition is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for those ages 65 and older, affecting more than 10 million Americans every year.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) eye surgery in Yuma, Arizona, uses a laser to reshape the outer layer of the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. PRK is an alternative for patients who cannot undergo LASIK surgery.
• Cataracts
  "The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is an international, educational society with more than 9,000 members. Its mission is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons by providing clinical and practice management education and by working with patients, government, and the medical community to promote the delivery and advancement of high-quality eye care."
• Cataract Surgery
  The development of intraocular lenses (IOLs) in the early 1980s represented a breakthrough in cataract surgery. In Yuma, Arizona, the Aiello Eye Institute offers a range of IOLs for cataract patients, including the latest innovations in premium lenses, to provide the best possible vision improvements.
• Eye Exam
  When you visit the Aiello Eye Institute for an eye exam, you will meet with a highly experienced optometrist in our Yuma, AZ practice. Your doctor will perform an evaluation of your visual acuity - or how you see - and the overall health of your eyes. It is easy and painless. Comprehensive examination and diagnostic testing takes only a couple of hours and should be a regular part of your preventive healthcare routine. Just two hours of periodic eye maintenance could prevent serious damage or loss of vision.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Arizona ophthalmologist Dr. Patrick Aiello grew up in Detroit, Michigan and received his B.A. in Chinese language and literature and his MD degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After completing both an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Dr. Aiello finished a Residency in Ophthalmology at the world renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Aiello is board certified in both Internal medicine and Ophthalmology.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a common disease in which blood-sugar levels are chronically too high. The disease has many related complications, and several eye diseases are among them. The most common eye complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. At our Yuma, Arizona practice, we take this condition extremely seriously, as it is a leading cause of adult blindness.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Once he has made the incisions, Dr. Aiello uses ultrasound energy to dismantle the cataract-affected lens and remove it. He then carefully places your selected lens implant. Although the procedure is quite intricate, today's techniques make it extraordinarily safe, precise, and reliable. Keep in mind that you will be comfortably sedated throughout your surgery. You can expect the procedure to last about 15 minutes per eye. Thanks to the unique anatomy of the eye, the incisions made during surgery generally seal themselves without the need for sutures.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
• Eyelid Surgery
  Eyelid surgery also helps correct uncomfortable conditions such as entropion, ingrown eyelashes, and skin growths. Regardless of your reason for seeking treatment, Dr. Aiello is a highly skilled eye surgeon with the experience necessary to repair or restore your eyelids.
• Plastic Surgery
  Heavy, droopy eyelids can cause people to appear tired and older than they actually are. Blepharoplasty is a fairly straightforward, popular procedure that results in a more alert, youthful appearance without undergoing more extensive facial plastic surgery.
• Blepharoplasty
  Heavy, droopy upper eyelids can impair vision and affect the health of your eyes. Blepharoplasty performed in Yuma County, Arizona, by Dr. Patrick Aiello restores your full field of vision while resulting in cosmetic changes that make you appear rested and alert.

Dermatologists

• Lesions
  Restoring vision is the primary goal of functional eyelid surgery. In Arizona, Dr. Aiello performs blepharoplasty for patients with conditions ranging from age-related droopy eyelids to younger men and women with suspicious lesions or other conditions that impair vision. An improved appearance, which is one of the main reasons people undergo blepharoplasty, is a related benefit for most patients.
• Burns