Dr. Andrea A Harper MD
Ophthalmologist
39 Seeley Ave Kearny NJ, 07032About
Dr. Andrea Harper is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kearny, NJ. Dr. Harper specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harper 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. Harper 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
Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga 1993
Morehouse School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- University of Texas Southwestern Med Center, TX 1998
- Univ Texas-Southwestern Med Ctr, Glaucoma 1997
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