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Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 58
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Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Fresh Meadows, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fresh Meadows, NY.

About Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD

Dr. Lichtenstein graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fresh Meadows, NY and has 32 years experience. Dr. Lichtenstein has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Exotropia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Stye, Heterophoria, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Esotropia, Chalazion, Exophoria, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Headache, Diplopia, Nystagmus, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Esophoria, Hypertropia, Hypotropia, Paralytic Strabismus, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Congenital Nystagmus and Juvenile Cataract among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lichtenstein's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lichtenstein is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Lazy Eye
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Visual Field Defects
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Exotropia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Stye
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Heterophoria
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Esotropia
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Diplopia
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Nystagmus
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Esophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Paralytic Strabismus
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Congenital Nystagmus
Juvenile Cataract
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Blocked Tear Duct
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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Corneal Erosion
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dissociated Nystagmus
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
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Foreign Body in Eye
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Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
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Lagophthalmos
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Macular Hole
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
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Trichiasis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
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Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Strabismus Treatment
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

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Nov 05, 2025
The attention was amazing, they take care of kids is such a beautiful experience. All the staff were very kind, helpful and gentle with my baby girl. Great doctors. Thank you so much
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Dr. Lichtenstein frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Exotropia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Stye, Heterophoria, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Esotropia, Chalazion, Exophoria, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Headache, Diplopia, Nystagmus, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Esophoria, Hypertropia, Hypotropia, Paralytic Strabismus, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Congenital Nystagmus and Juvenile Cataract. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen Children's Medical Center and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD Practices

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • Cohen Children's Medical Center

    26901 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

    210 E 64th St, New York, NY

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