CSS Eye and ENT Services

NTID hosts a free Eye and Ear Clinic for RIT/NTID students. All services are provided by board-certified fellowship trained physicians from the Unviersity of Rochester. An interpreter is provided for those who require ASL interpretation.

Appointments are required to see the physicians. Students can make appointments for the Eye and Ear Clinic at the Audiology Center (Lyndon Baines Johnson Building #3130).

While the equipment at NTID Eye Clinic is limited, the ophthalmologist is able to perform full eye exams with pupil dilation, retinal exams, and write prescriptions. The doctor is also instrumental in setting up follow-up care at Strong Hospital at the University of Rochester.

Students are encouraged to make appointments with the otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) when they have special concerns related to their ears. The doctor is able to sign letters of medical necessity (for cochlear implant processor upgrades), diagnose ear infections, write prescriptions, perform wax removal, and provide general counseling. Because of the nature of the clinic, the doctor is unable to perform in-depth vestibular (balance) or throat/voice assessments. The doctor is also instrumental in setting up follow-up care at Strong Hospital at the University of Rochester.