Dr. Paul J Ruggiero M.D.
Ophthalmologist
69 Sand Pit Rd Suite 101 Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. Paul Ruggiero is an ophthalmologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Ruggiero specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruggiero 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. Ruggiero 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1972
New York Medical College 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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- Eitan Burstein69 Sand Pit Road Danbury CT 06810
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- Dr. Richard Scartozzi M.D.69 Sand Pit Road Danbury CT 06810
- Dr. Betty R Klein MD57 North St Danbury CT 06810