Dr. Christopher Derek Ratliff M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. Christopher Ratliff is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cooperstown, NY. Dr. Ratliff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ratliff 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. Ratliff 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1990
Texas A&M University, TX 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Alignment success following medical rectus recessions in normal and delayed children.
- Silicone intubation without intranasal fixation for treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
- PAR Corneal Topography System (PAR CTS): the clinical application of close-range photogrammetry.
- Evaluating data acquisition and smoothing functions of currently available videokeratoscopes.
- Silicon granulomas and dermatomyositis-like changes associated with chronic eyelid edema after silicone breast implant.
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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