Dr. David A Lightman MD
Ophthalmologist
800 W 4th St Suite 104 Williamsport PA, 17701About
Dr. David Lightman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Williamsport, PA. Dr. Lightman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lightman 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. Lightman 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1980
Tulane University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Chickenpox-associated acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
- A simple method for assessing laser photocoagulation coverage of choroidal neovascular membranes.
- Effect of contact lens biomicroscopy on the clarity of fluorescein angiography.
- Pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachment associated with severe choroidal detachment.
- The prevalence of glaucoma among Eskimos of northwest Alaska.
- Asymptomatic rhegmatogenous retinal detachments.
- Lacquer cracks following laser treatment of choroidal neovascularization in pathologic myopia.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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