Zachary Richardson MD
Ophthalmologist
550 1ST AVE NEW YORK NY, 10016About
Dr. Zachary Richardson is an ophthalmologist practicing in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Richardson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson 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.
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