Dr. Lama Al-aswad M.D.
Ophthalmologist
635 W 165th St Box 92 New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Lama Al-aswad is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Al-aswad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Al-aswad 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. Al-aswad 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
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria 1994
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
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