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Dr. Richard Mackool, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Richard Mackool, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Richard Mackool, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Astoria, NY.
Dr. Richard Mackool, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Mackool, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Astoria, NY
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Richard Mackool, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Astoria, NY.

About Dr. Richard Mackool, MD

Dr. Mackool graduated from New York University. Dr. Richard Mackool, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Astoria, NY and has 29 years experience. Dr. Mackool currently practices at Richard Mackool MD PC. Dr. Mackool has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Dislocation of Lens, Miosis, Corneal Diseases, Astigmatism, Herpetic Keratitis and Farsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Mackool's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mackool is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Miosis
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Corneal Diseases
Ocular Prosthetics
Astigmatism
Cataract Removal Surgery
Herpetic Keratitis
Farsightedness
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Nearsightedness
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Goniotomy
Glaucoma
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Visual Field Defects
Eye Infections
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Keratitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Floaters
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Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Tear Duct Surgery
Squamous Blepharitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Glaucoma Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
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Vitreoretinal Surgery
Blepharitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Strabismus
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Marfan Syndrome
Mydriasis
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Jul 26, 2017
Dr. Richard Mackool's care was fabulous. I went to him to redo a previous cataract surgery . He and his father ,Dr.Richard Mackool assessed my situation and redid the surgery to my great satisfaction. They were so professional and caring. The entire office was welcoming and efficient.
greenwich, ct — Jul 26, 2017
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Ophthalmology
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Dr. Mackool frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Dislocation of Lens, Miosis, Corneal Diseases, Astigmatism, Herpetic Keratitis and Farsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Richard Mackool, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • New York University
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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