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Dr. Rodger Harris Silverstein M.D.
Ophthalmologist
777 Passaic Avenue Suite 485 Clifton New Jersey, 07012About
Rodger Harris Silverstein, MD, works at Silverstein Eye Care LLC in Clifton, New Jersey. He specializes in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration as well as glasses fittings and LASIK surgery. Board certified in the VISX laser and other treatments, Dr. Silverstein is a 5th generation ophthalmologist who is passionate about eye health. They treat patients of all ages in 3 languages, including Polish and Spanish.
Education and Training
New York Medical College
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Rodger Harris Silverstein M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Are there any risks involved with a LASIK surgery?
Yes. Any surgical intervention has some degree of risk ; lasik is no exception. Laser eye correction is generally safe. PRK is similar to lasik, utilizing the same eximir laser but , in my opinion, even safer READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Medical University of South Carolina
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology, Society to Prevent Blindness, Passiac County Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being a 5th Generation Ophthalmologist in his Community. He approaches his practice as a family taking care of other families.
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