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Dr. Craig Richter, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Craig Richter, MD
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Dr. Craig Richter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY.
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Dr. Craig Richter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Huntington, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Craig Richter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY.

About

Dr. Richter graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Craig Richter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY and has 33 years experience. Dr. Richter currently practices at Sightmd and are affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Richter has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Eye Infections, Floaters, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Drusen, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Chalazion, Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Stye, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Blepharitis, Migraine, Corneal Erosion, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Iridocyclitis, Entropion, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), Cataract, Senile Cataracts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Uveitis, Visual Field Defects, Accommodation Disorders, Presbyopia, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Pterygium and Blepharoconjunctivitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Richter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma
Eye Infections
Floaters
Glaucoma
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Eye Infections
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Stye
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Blepharitis
Migraine
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Corneal Erosion
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Iridocyclitis
Entropion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pterygium
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Eyelid Disorders
Lazy Eye
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Pinguecula
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Strabismus
Macular Hole
Iridotomy
Iridectomy
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diplopia
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Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Blocked Tear Duct
Herpetic Keratitis
Foreign Body in Eye
Ectropion of Eyelid
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Pain
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Paralytic Strabismus
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Bell's Palsy
Nearsightedness
Eyelid Surgery
Cataract Removal Surgery
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Exotropia
Black Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Astigmatism
Glaucoma Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Esotropia
Tear Duct Disorders
Periorbital Cellulitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Farsightedness
Keratoconus
Retinal Telangiectasis
Diabetic Cataracts
Heterophoria
Thyroid Eye Disease
Corneal Ulcer
Retinal Telangiectasia
Dry Eyes
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Exophoria
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Miosis
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Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Cornea Surgery
Headache
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Hypotropia
Hypertropia
Ocular Hypertension
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brown Syndrome
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Cataract
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • MVP Health Care
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Sightmd
    700 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743

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Feb 28, 2023
Office is run efficiently by friendly staff. Dr. Richter is kind, patient, explains things in detail and makes sure you don't have any questions before the appointment ends. I highly recommend this physician and practice.
DCP — Feb 28, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Richter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richter's profile.

Dr. Richter frequently treats the following conditions: Glaucoma, Eye Infections, Floaters, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Drusen, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Chalazion, Corneal Diseases, Keratitis, Stye, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Blepharitis, Migraine, Corneal Erosion, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Iridocyclitis, Entropion, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), Cataract, Senile Cataracts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Uveitis, Visual Field Defects, Accommodation Disorders, Presbyopia, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Pterygium and Blepharoconjunctivitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Richter, MD is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Richter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    1994
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
    1997
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY

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