Dr. Lauren A Eckstein MD
Ophthalmologist
51 N. 39th Street Scheie Eye Institute Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Lauren Eckstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Eckstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Eckstein 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. Eckstein 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cyclosporin a inhibits calcineurin/nuclear factor of activated T-cells signaling and induces apoptosis in retinoblastoma cells.
- Orbital inflammation after dental procedures.
- No light perception vision from compressive thyroid orbitopathy.
- The last ride of Henry II of France: orbital injury and a king's demise.
- Oral methylphenidate for the treatment of refractory facial dystonias.
- Histologic Evidence of Orbital Inflammation from Retrobulbar Alcohol and Chlorpromazine Injection: A Clinicopathologic Study in Human & Rat Orbits.
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