Amanda L. Dinsmore, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Amanda L. Dinsmore, who serves patients in Danbury, Connecticut.

A board-certified ophthalmologist with a passion for providing excellent eye care, Dr. Dinsmore is affiliated with ReFocus Eye Health, working with patients at their offices in Danbury, Connecticut. In addition to providing general ophthalmology services, including comprehensive exams and preventative eye care, she also specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, and eyelid lesions and disorders.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Dinsmore earned her medical degree with honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then went on to complete an internship at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital, and her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Colorado.

Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Prior to her time at ReFocus, she provided quality ophthalmic care at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. She has published scientific research in publications like Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and has presented at important industry gatherings.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

On a more personal note, Dr. Dinsmore is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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