Dr. Robert L Epstein MD
Ophthalmologist
5400 W Elm St Suite 120 Mchenry IL, 60050About
Dr. Robert Epstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mchenry, IL. Dr. Epstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Epstein 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. Epstein 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reply: To PMID 23231740.
- Transepithelial Corneal Cross-Linking With Vitamin E-Enhanced Riboflavin Solution and Abbreviated, Low-Dose UV-A: 24-Month Clinical Outcomes.
- Corneal Cross-Linking: Evaluating the Potential for a Lower Power, Shorter Duration Treatment.
- Customized Corneal Cross-Linking-A Mathematical Model.
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Treatments
- Keratoconus / Cross Linking Procedure
- Implantable Collamer Lens (Implantable Contact Lens)
- Glaucoma Treatments
- Clears
- Crystalens
- Lasik
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