Dr. Craig Sklar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1201 W Main St Suite 100 Waterbury CT, 06708About
Dr. Craig Sklar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Sklar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sklar 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. Sklar 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1982
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1982
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Member New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG)
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Retinal fellowship, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Harvard University, MA, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1986
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