Dr. Scott Greenbaum MD
Ophthalmologist
6860 Austin St Forest Hills NY, 11375About
Dr. Scott Greenbaum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Greenbaum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Greenbaum 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. Greenbaum 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
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Residency Training 1989
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Scott Greenbaum MD's Expert Contributions
Dr. Greenbaum is a World Expert on Cataract Surgery Anesthesia
Prior to Dr. Greenbaum’s publishing of his work in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, eye surgeons routinely used needles of various lengths and diameters to deliver anesthesia around the eye prior to cataract, retina, cornea, and glaucoma surgery. This practice still persists today, however...
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
The need for any glasses after cataract surgery depends on the lenses and strategy used during the surgery. If astigmatism (non-spherical cornea) is present, a lens that neutralizes it can be used to relieve the need for glasses post-op. If the patient wants to be independent of glasses for distance and near either multifocal (progressive) lenses or monovision (dominant eye for distance, non-dominant eye for near). I favor monovision with standard full vision spherical or astigmatic lenses as the optimal way to eliminate glasses in those most motivated to avoid wearing glasses. The motivation and strong dominance best predict those who will accept monovision. READ MORE
What causes pressure in your eyes?
The most likely possible reasons are increased eye pressure, sinus disease, and dental disease. Rarer inflammatory diseases, some related to thyroid disease, are also possible. READ MORE
Are eye floaters a serious concern?
New or increased floaters should be checked as soon as possible by your ophthalmologist. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a torn retina?
The retina makes white light when disturbed, so brief flashing lights and floating spots are the typical but not exclusive symptoms of a torn retina- decreased vision is also a symptom- there are others but not typically pain - see your Ophthalmologist to be examined ASAP. READ MORE
Is seeing eye floaters normal?
80% do sometimes in life, but new floaters NEED to be checked. READ MORE
When can I have laser treatment?
Assuming you’re nearsighted, you should wait until your eyeglass or contact lens prescription stops changing for a year. This is usually in your late 20’s, but some people who do a lot of close work every day don’t stop changing until their early 30’s. Laser vision correction is best done once per eye. Scott Greenbaum, MD. FACS READ MORE
What is this bump on my eyelid?
Yes, go to your eye doctor to check what sounds like a cyst. Scott Greenbaum, MD READ MORE
How often do I need to clean my contact lenses?
If you are not wearing daily disposable contact lenses, you should be removing and cleaning your contact lenses daily in order to best avoid infection. Your tears contain proteins, which serve as scaffolding for bacteria if they allowed to build up on the lenses. Yes, clean daily. Scott Greenbaum, MD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Asst Clinical Professor NYU School of Med Dept Ophthalmology 2010 - Present
Awards
- US Patent Ophth Anesth Cannula 1994 US Patent Office
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
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