Dr. Jay G. Prensky MD
Ophthalmologist
220 Grandview Ave Suite 200 Camp Hill PA, 17011About
Dr. Jay Prensky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Camp Hill, PA. Dr. Prensky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Prensky 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. Prensky 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1978
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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