Dr. Lauren R Schneider M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1351 Washington Blvd Suite 101 Stamford CT, 06902About
Dr. Lauren Schneider is an ophthalmologist practicing in Stamford, CT. Dr. Schneider specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schneider 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. Schneider 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
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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