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Mr. David J. Pinhas, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Dr. David Pinhas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Pinhas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pinhas can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Pinhas can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
35 years Experience
Mr. David J. Pinhas, M.D.
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University
  • Accepting new patients

My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?

The amount of cylinder, otherwise known as astigmatism, should be pretty steady for a 27-year-old person. If the numbers are changing significantly, it is usually an indication READ MORE
The amount of cylinder, otherwise known as astigmatism, should be pretty steady for a 27-year-old person. If the numbers are changing significantly, it is usually an indication of corneal disease. A good cornea specialist can help determine what might be the cause

How can we tell if my son is color-blind?

Best regards, color vision test can be performed at the eye doctor’s office.
David J. Pinhas, M.D.