Dr. Harold S Lappin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
500 Willow Grove St Hackettstown NJ, 07840About
Dr. Harold Lappin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hackettstown, NJ. Dr. Lappin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lappin 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. Lappin 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 Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1966
New York University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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