Dr. Joel D Eichler MD
Ophthalmologist
5 Franklin Ave Belleville NJ, 07109About
Dr. Joel Eichler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Belleville, NJ. Dr. Eichler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Eichler 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. Eichler 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
Mechanical Engineering 1988
Doctorate in Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
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Practice At 5 Franklin Ave
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