Dr. Lorne D. Kapner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
225 E 2nd Ave Escondido CA, 92025About
Dr. Lorne Kapner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Escondido, CA. Dr. Kapner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kapner 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. Kapner 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 1998
New York Medical College 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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