Dr. Richard J Fugo M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
100 W Fornance St Norristown PA, 19401Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Richard Fugo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norristown, PA. Dr. Fugo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fugo 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. Fugo 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
Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1979
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1979
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fugo blade to enlarge phimotic capsulorhexis.
- Building character.
- Scientific revolution.
- Each person has some capability or calling to improve upon what surrounds him.
- That $5 hot dog gets stuck in my throat every time.
- Rethinking "the facts".
- Tightening our belts while learning to live with less.
- Tightening our belts while learning to live with less.
- Year end wrap-up.
- Management of patients at risk of vascular accidents.
- Compression keratoplasty.
- Focused electromagnetic field technology.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Conjunctivitis
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