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Dr. Joel Eichler, MD

Ophthalmology*
2.8 (18)
Map Pin Small Elmwood Park, NJ
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joel Eichler, MD

Dr. Joel Eichler, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmwood Park, NJ. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center. Dr. Eichler, completed a residency at Umdnj Newark. Patients rated Dr. Eichler an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Eichler works at Phillips Eye Center in Elmwood Park, NJ with other offices in Verona, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Eichler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    619 River Dr Fl 2, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 796-2020
  2. 2
    Howard P Pruzon, M.d.
    799 Bloomfield Ave Ste 100, Verona, NJ 07044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 751-6060

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  • Clara Maass Medical Center

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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Pterygium
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Joel Eichler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1326033598
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Touro Infirm-Touro Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Umdnj Newark
    Residency
    Internship
    • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Eichler has seen patients for Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Eichler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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