Dr. Bruce L Newman MD
Ophthalmologist
20819 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 102 Phoenix AZ, 85024Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Bruce Newman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Newman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Newman 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. Newman 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1979
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Bruce L Newman MD's Expert Contributions
Is there an age limit for eye laser surgery?
Depends what laser surgery. For Lasik usually 65. READ MORE
Do eye drops have side effects?
Yes usually irritation over time from preservatives. READ MORE
At what age does eyesight stabilize?
21 READ MORE
Can a fever make your eyes burn?
Not usually probably dry eyes. READ MORE
Is cataract surgery painful?
No because I use a peribulbar block and topical anesthesia READ MORE
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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