Dr. Robert E. Lee II, MD
Ophthalmologist
1206 Route 72 W Manahawkin NJ, 08050Rating
5/5
About
Robert E. Lee III, MD, is an ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Southern Shores Eye Center PA in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Serving the Manahawkin and surrounding communities for over 20 years, he embraced his role with Southern Shores Eye Center in 1998 and has been a managing partner since 2003. Furthermore, the doctor is on the Operations Committee of AtlantiCare Surgery Centers and remains actively involved in Multifocal Premium and Toric IOLs in advanced sutureless cataract surgery. Dr. Lee has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-three years. He is extensively experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery at the time of cataract extraction using the Glaukos iStent, as well as Botox® and Juvéderm administration. Dr. Lee is the recipient of the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014 - 2016), the Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016), and the On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016) from vitals.com.
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Education and Training
University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Science Degree 0
Duke University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Robert E. Lee II, MD's Expert Contributions
Why Does Glaucoma Develop?
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that damage the optic nerve. It's the most common form of optic nerve damage leading to vision loss. Glaucoma is a common age-related eye problem that affects about three million Americans. Worldwide, it's the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts....
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Operations Committee AtlantiCare Surgery Centers -
Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016) Year
- Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016) Year
- On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016) Year
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Robert E. Lee II, MD's Practice location
Southern Shores Eye Center, P.A.
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