Dr. Avinash Prasad Tantri MD
Ophthalmologist
31 Porter St Lakeville CT, 06039About
Dr. Avinash Tantri is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lakeville, CT. Dr. Tantri specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tantri 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. Tantri 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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