Dr. Leonard B Nelson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
100 Presidential Blvd Suite 200 Bala Cynwyd PA, 19004Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Leonard Nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Dr. Nelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1976
Harvard Medical School 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Progressive growth of an iris melanocytoma in a child.
- Management of intermittent exotropia.
- Long-term results of hang-back medial rectus recession.
- Reading disorders in children.
- The malpractice crisis.
- Are there ocular effects of inhaled steroid therapy?
- Benefits of unilateral anterior transposition of the inferior oblique muscle.
- Hemihang-back recession.
- Long-term results of hemihang-back lateral rectus recession.
- The pediatrician's dilemma.
- An alternative to conventional recession.
- Long-term results of hang-back lateral rectus recession.
- Anterior transposition of the inferior oblique for dissociated vertical deviation.
- The psychosocial aspects of strabismus in teenagers and adults and the impact of surgical correction.
- Late probing success for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Treatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Leonard B Nelson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 100 Presidential Blvd Suite 200
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Practice At 40 Monument Rd Suite 104
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