Dr. Colin J. Prensky, MD
Ophthalmologist
203 LOTHROP ST FL 8 Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Colin Prensky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Prensky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Prensky 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. Prensky 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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