Dr. Daniel E. Petashnick M.D.
Ophthalmologist
732 Main St Manchester CT, 06040About
Dr. Daniel Petashnick is an ophthalmologist practicing in Manchester, CT. Dr. Petashnick specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Petashnick 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. Petashnick 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 of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1991
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1991
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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