Dr. Richard Pitera M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4855 W Hillsboro Blvd Suite B7 Pompano Beach FL, 33073About
Dr. Richard Pitera is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pompano Beach, FL. Dr. Pitera specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pitera 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. Pitera 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1983
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Richard Pitera M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Richard Pitera M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Pitera
Recommended Articles
- What is Traumatic Cataract?
Perhaps the most poorly recognized key health challenge today is trauma. In the developed world, trauma causes monocular blindness. Ocular injury otiology may vary from one urban area to another and therefore needs careful investigation. Any approach for preventing trauma requires familiarity with...
- What Is Bacterial Conjunctivitis?
What is bacterial conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the palpebral or bulbar part of the eye. There are many types and many causes of conjunctivitis. One common type is bacterial conjunctivitis, wherein bacteria that infect the eyes spread through direct contact with an infected...
- How Long Will I Not Be Able to See After Undergoing Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery as it's commonly known, is performed to correct droopy upper and/or lower eyelids and under-eye bags. The surgery may be performed for functional or medical reasons. Functional blepharoplasty corrects problems related to upper eyelids that sag or droop enough to...
- Are Colored Contact Lenses Safe?
Contact lenses are popular for its two most important characteristics: flexibility and convenience. Based on their usage, contact lenses are categorized into two types: vision correcting lenses, and decorative lenses. Decorative lenses are used to improve the look of the eyes. Generally, these...
- Everything You Need to Know About Lasik Eye Surgery
Nearsightedness or myopia, farsightedness or hyperopia and astigmatism or blurred vision are collectively referred as refractive disorders which commonly affect the eyes. They occur as a consequence of disease, injury or progressive aging. The weakening of the eye lens and lengthening or shortening...
- What Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC): Get the Facts
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is also known as contact lens-induced papillary conjunctivitis (CLPC) because it is the most common symptom with people who wear contact lenses. GPC forms small nodules on the inner side of the eyelids as a result of foreign body irritation. Moreover, people who...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Natalia Villate M.D.1930 NE 47th St Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
- Dr. Maged Habib MD2300 S Congress Ave Boynton Beach FL 33426
- Mr. Gianmarco Paris M.D.901 N CONGRESS AVE Boynton Beach FL 33426
- Dr. Jose Poliak M.D.,P.A.5800 Colonial Dr Pompano Beach FL 33063
- Dr. Michael Loeffler MD2100 E Sample Rd Pompano Beach FL 33064
- Dr. Neil E Kanterman MD220 SW 84TH AVE PLANTATION FL 33324