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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.

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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 currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen Children's Medical Center and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. 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, Hypotropia, Hypertropia, Paralytic Strabismus, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Juvenile Cataract and Congenital Nystagmus 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
Lazy Eye
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Strabismus
Exotropia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Stye
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Heterophoria
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Esotropia
Chalazion
Exophoria
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Diplopia
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Nystagmus
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Esophoria
Hypotropia
Hypertropia
Paralytic Strabismus
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Juvenile Cataract
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Convergence Insufficiency
Hordeolum
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blocked Tear Duct
Excision of Chalazion
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Eyelid Surgery
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Chorioretinal Scars
Blindness
Corneal Diseases
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Disorder of Choroid
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
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Iridocyclitis
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
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Periorbital Cellulitis
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Corneal Erosion
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
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Drusen
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Lagophthalmos
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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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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
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Blepharorrhaphy
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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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lichtenstein's profile.

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, Hypotropia, Hypertropia, Paralytic Strabismus, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Juvenile Cataract and Congenital Nystagmus. 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.

Education
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • 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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