Dr. Aida S Wakil M.D.
Ophthalmologist
222 Great Oaks Blvd Albany NY, 12203About
Dr. Aida Wakil is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Wakil specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wakil 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. Wakil 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
Howard University College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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