Dr. Peter John Famiglietti MD
Ophthalmologist
339 Flanders Rd Suite 109 East Lyme CT, 06333Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Peter Famiglietti is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Lyme, CT. Dr. Famiglietti specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Famiglietti 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. Famiglietti 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 Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1981
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Laser Eye Surgery, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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