Robert Fechtner, MD
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
SPECIALTIES
Ophthalmology
LANGUAGES
English
PATIENT TYPE
Adults and Children
CLINICAL BACKGROUND AND MY APPROACH TO CARE
I specialize in diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a complex and chronic disease, but with appropriate treatment, most people can retain good vision. For patients with ocular hypertension or early glaucoma we create the best plan for the simplest therapy. Patients with advanced disease often need surgery. At Upstate we offer the full range of surgical options for glaucoma.
DISEASES & CONDITIONS TREATED
Cataract
Glaucoma
Pediatric Glaucoma
TREATMENTS / SERVICES
Laser Surgery for Glaucoma
CLINICAL SECTION AFFILIATIONS
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Glaucoma
Pediatrics
Pediatric Ophthalmology
CURRENT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
Upstate University Hospital
Crouse Hospital
VA Medical Center
PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 1998-2006
University of Louisville, Kentucky Lions Eye Center, 1991-1998
University of California at San Diego, 1989-1991