Dr. Ralph M Sanchez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1240 New Scotland Rd Suite 201 Slingerlands NY, 12159About
Dr. Ralph Sanchez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Slingerlands, NY. Dr. Sanchez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1990
Yale School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
Dr. Ralph M Sanchez M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Ralph M Sanchez M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Sanchez
Recommended Articles
- How is Conjunctivitis Diagnosed?
Nowadays, many people self-diagnose and use alternative methods to cure themselves of illnesses. They research on the internet, looking for the right fit for the symptoms they are experiencing. They then look up the treatment options for the condition they believe they have, often opting for...
- What are Cataracts: Get the Facts
Cataract is the blurring of the lens part of the eye that can lead to complications in vision. Aging is the cause of the common form of cataract. It grows slowly and should symptoms develop they should not be ignored as this condition worsens with time. Congenital defects, previous eye surgery,...
- What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?
IntroductionTay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain's nerve cells. Individuals who have this disorder lacks a type of protein that is needed to break down fatty substances in the brain. Without this protein, fatty substances accumulate in the brain to toxic levels, which...
- What Could a Swollen Eyelid Mean?
Your eyelid’s skin is stretchy and loose with a thickness of less than 1 mm. Your eyelids can swell if there is a buildup of fluid in the tissues that surround your eyes.In most cases, swollen eyelids are not a cause for concern and can return back to its normal shape and size after a few days....
- Treatments for Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis or "pinkeye" is an infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear membrane coating the white of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelid. The symptoms may vary slightly depending on the cause, but are distinct: redness of the white part of the eye, tearing, a thick yellow discharge...
- What Specialists Treat Cataracts?
Cataracts are defined as the clouding of lens in your eye. The clear lens of your eye becomes increasingly foggy causing a great deal of issues with eyesight. The effects of cataracts can be felt more strongly at night sometimes due to the poor visibility conditions which prevail already. Cataracts...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Spencer Langevin M.D.1220 NEW SCOTLAND RD STE 201 SLINGERLANDS NY 12159
- Dr. Stephen S Khachikian M.D.1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY 12159
- Dr. Naomi S. Falk M.D.1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY 12159
- Dr. Paul Marius Beer M.D.1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY 12159
- Dr. Pawan Bhatnagar M.D.1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY 12159
- Dr. Michael W. Belin M.D.1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY 12159