Dr. Karen Lynne Schneider M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2600 Netherland Ave Suite 101 Bronx NY, 10463About
Dr. Karen Schneider is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Schneider specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schneider 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. Schneider 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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