Dr. Eric Vinokur MD
Ophthalmologist
1333 E Main St Riverhead NY, 11901About
Dr. Eric Vinokur is an ophthalmologist practicing in Riverhead, NY. Dr. Vinokur specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vinokur 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. Vinokur 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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