Dr. Richard H. Wong, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
900 Easton Ave Somerset NJ, 08873About
Dr. Richard Wong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Princeton, NJ. Dr. Wong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1979
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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