Dr. Eric W. Fitz MD
Ophthalmologist
150 Purchase St Suite 6 Rye NY, 10580About
Dr. Eric Fitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rye, NY. Dr. Fitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fitz 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. Fitz 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
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Member ARVO
- Member AAO
Fellowships
- Retina Fellow New York Eye and Ear Infirmary 2007
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY - Vitreoretinal Surgery
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