Dr. Howard S. Lazarus M.D.
Ophthalmologist
519 State St New Albany IN, 47150About
Dr. Howard Lazarus is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Albany, IN. Dr. Lazarus specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lazarus 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. Lazarus 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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