Dr. Matthew E. Farber M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7900 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 304 Fort Wayne IN, 46804About
Dr. Matthew Farber is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Farber specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farber 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. Farber 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1979
New York Medical College 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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