Eyesight Ophthalmic Services adds fellowship-trained surgeon Jonah Goldblatt

Eyesight Ophthalmic Services has added cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon Jonah Goldblatt, M.D., to its New Hampshire and Maine practice. The hire expands access to advanced eye procedures in Somersworth and Kittery, including New Hampshire’s first and only Epoxia treatment for keratoconus.

Why it matters: - Dr. Jonah Goldblatt expands Eyesight Ophthalmic Services’ surgical capacity across the Seacoast region. - Patients in New Hampshire now have access to Epoxia procedures for keratoconus at Eyesight, the first and only practice in the state offering the service. - The addition strengthens access to cataract, cornea and refractive care for adults and children in New Hampshire and Maine.

What happened: - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services announced that Jonah Goldblatt, M.D., has joined the practice. - Dr. Goldblatt will see patients at the Somersworth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, offices. - His services will include cataract surgery, premium lens implants, LASIK, PRK, EVO and EVO Toric ICL vision correction, cornea care and corneal cross-linking. - Dr. Goldblatt will also perform advanced Epoxia procedures for patients with keratoconus.

The details: - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services operates offices in Portsmouth, Exeter and Somersworth, New Hampshire, and Kittery and Sanford, Maine. - The practice offers cataract and premium lens surgery, cornea care, glaucoma management, oculoplastic surgery, retina care and routine eye exams. - N. Timothy Peters, M.D., managing partner at Eyesight Ophthalmic Services, said Dr. Goldblatt’s fellowship training, research background and surgical experience make him a strong addition to the team. - Dr. Goldblatt completed a fellowship in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. - At Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Goldblatt focused on advanced techniques in premium cataract surgery and vision correction. - He completed his ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University–New Orleans. - During residency, Dr. Goldblatt was recognized for surgical outcomes research and served as a moderator and presenter at regional ophthalmic technician conferences. - He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. - Dr. Goldblatt graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Dublin Prize in Ophthalmology. - He completed his undergraduate studies in biology, cum laude, at Boston College. - Dr. Goldblatt’s research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and been presented internationally. - His international presentation included an oral presentation at the European Society of Ophthalmology Congress in Prague. - His research spans complex retinal disease, patient safety and access to care. - Dr. Goldblatt volunteered at Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans, where he performed refractions and dilated eye exams for underserved patients. - He also participated in American Academy of Ophthalmology glaucoma screenings.

Between the lines: - The addition signals Eyesight is investing in higher-acuity procedures, not just routine eye care. - Offering Epoxia in New Hampshire gives the practice a specialty differentiator in a treatment area tied to keratoconus care. - Dr. Goldblatt’s mix of surgical training, research and community work suggests Eyesight is positioning itself around both clinical depth and patient access.

What’s next: - Patients can schedule a consultation with Dr. Goldblatt by calling 603-436-1773 or requesting an appointment online at appointment information. - Dr. Goldblatt said he looks forward to serving the Somersworth and Kittery communities and helping patients see their best at every stage of life.

The bottom line: - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services gains a fellowship-trained cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon while adding a first-in-state keratoconus treatment option for New Hampshire patients.