Dr. Stephen S Khachikian M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2800 3rd St Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Stephen Khachikian is an ophthalmologist practicing in Slingerlands, NY. Dr. Khachikian specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Khachikian 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. Khachikian 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Stephen S Khachikian M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Does farsightedness get worse with age?
You may have latent hyperopia. You were always farsighted, your natural lens loses accommodation as you age. READ MORE
Can working in low light harm the eyes?
No this should not cause worsening of your eyes. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- New devices and clinical implications for measuring corneal thickness.
- Keratoconus: it is hard to define, but ...
- An introduction to understanding elevation-based topography: how elevation data are displayed - a review.
- New technology in corneal imaging.
- The use of intracorneal rings for pellucid marginal degeneration.
- What's in a name: keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, and related thinning disorders.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Albany Medical College Cornea, Cornea/External Disease 2008
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