Sanjai Jalaj, MD
Ophthalmologist in Morris and Essex Counties
201.667.2995 • www.DrJalajEyeSurgeon.com
Dr. Sanjai Jalaj finds no greater joy than rejuvenating his patients’ vision. As a board-certified and cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, he has performed thousands of sight-restoring procedures in Morris and Essex counties. Many area physicians have even entrusted Dr. Jalaj to perform their own cataract surgery because of his individualized approach to every patient. With the explosion of new technology and techniques in ophthalmology, patients may struggle to understand their options. Dr. Jalaj takes the time to navigate these options with each patient to provide the best results for each individual’s needs.
With the femto-laser and multifocal intraocular lens implants, Dr. Jalaj is able to achieve extremely precise cataract surgery outcomes down to fractions of a millimeter to deliver a greater degree of independence from glasses than ever before. He specializes in the latest corneal transplantation techniques, including Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), which requires only 10 microns of tissue, compared to 500 microns for a traditional transplant. Dr. Jalaj has even eliminated the need for transplants in some patients by employing a novel technique called corneal collagen crosslinking to address keratoconus. Finally, his custom LASIK treatments also eliminate the need for contacts and glasses.
Dr. Jalaj had the privilege of training at Columbia University where he was Chief Resident. He completed a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, where he researched corneal biomechanics. After fellowship, he began practicing at multiple locations in Morris and Essex counties, quickly developing a reputation for excellent outcomes born from a personalized and compassionate approach to each patient. Through his diligence, he has even earned the position of Vice Chairman of Ophthalmology at Morristown Medical Center.
In 2025, Dr. Jalaj will continue to practice in Morris and Essex counties, with the possibility of additional locations in the near future.
