Dr. Vijay K. Battu, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
150 East 56 Street Suite 1a New York NY, 10022About
Dr. Battu is the founder and owner of the group practice and company BattuVision. He is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Battu graduated from a highly ...
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Cornea/External Disease 1994
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