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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