Dr. Alexis E Finlay MD
Ophthalmologist
38b Grove Street Ridgefield Pediatric Ridgefield CT, 06877About
Dr. Alexis Finlay is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ridgefield, CT. Dr. Finlay specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Finlay 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. Finlay 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
Drexel University College of Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1986
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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