Mr. James R Pinke MD
Ophthalmologist
9 Cots St Shelton CT, 06484About
Dr. James Pinke is an ophthalmologist practicing in Shelton, CT. Dr. Pinke specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pinke 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. Pinke 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.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1978
Tufts University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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