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Dr. Stuart Carter, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (60)
Map Pin Small Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Stuart Carter, MD

Dr. Stuart Carter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Allentown, PA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University Of Pennslyvania School Of Medicine and is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Carter, completed a residency at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Carter an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Carter works at Lehigh Valley Eye Center, PC in Allentown, PA with other offices in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Infections and Age-Related Macular Degeneration 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. Carter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lehigh Valley Eye Center PC
    400 N 17th St Ste 101, Allentown, PA 18104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 433-0450
  2. 2
    Wcmc Eye Associates Retina
    1305 York Ave Fl 11, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (646) 962-2020

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Strabismus
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
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    4.7
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    Based on 60 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1477997682
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Pennslyvania School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Stuart Carter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Carter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Carter has seen patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Infections and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Carter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    60 patients have reviewed Dr. Carter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Carter.

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