Dr. Joseph Snyder M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8630 Fenton St 608 Silver Spring MD, 20910Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Joseph Snyder is an ophthalmologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Snyder specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Snyder 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. Snyder 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1962
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1962
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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