Riverhead Ophthalmologists

Choosing the Best Riverhead Ophthalmologist in New York
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions. An ophthalmologists can perform eye exams, diagnose and treat eye diseases, and perform surgery to improve vision.

Some examples of eye conditions commonly treated by Riverhead ophthalmologists include:

• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Dry Eye
• Macular degeneration
• Diabetic retinopathy

In addition, many ophthalmologist perform laser eye surgery to correct refractive errors. LASIK is one type of laser eye procedure that is commonly performed for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Riverhead ophthalmologists who perform LASIK may also perform laser eye procedures such as PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK. They may also offer non-laser alternatives to LASIK, and variations of LASIK such as monovision LASIK to address presbyopia, or custom LASIK using wavefront technology.

Your Next Step: Consult with a Riverhead Ophthalmologist
To determine if you are an appropriate candidate for LASIK eye surgery or another procedure, contact a Riverhead ophthalmologist for a consultation and comprehensive eye examination.