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Dr. Paul Edgar Runge MD
Ophthalmologist
1700 S Tuttle Ave Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Paul Runge is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Runge specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Runge 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. Runge 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
The Flinders Univ Of So Australia- Sch Of Med- Bedford Park- Sa 1980
Flinders University of South Australia School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Eduard Jaeger's Test-Types (Schrift-Scalen) and the historical development of vision tests.
- Diode laser photocoagulation for prethreshold, posterior retinopathy of prematurity.
- Ophthalmology services in the Magadan region of the Soviet Far East with special reference to diseases of the retina.
- Estimated cost of an ROP locum tenens program.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Paul Edgar Runge MD's Practice location
Practice At 1700 S Tuttle Ave
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