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Dr. Craig Richter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Craig Richter, MD
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Dr. Craig Richter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Huntington, NY.
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Dr. Craig Richter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Huntington, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Craig Richter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Huntington, NY.

About

Dr. Craig Richter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Huntington, NY and has 31 years experience. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary.They currently practice at SightMD and are affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Richter has experience treating conditions like Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richter received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 142 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Richter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Floaters
Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Floaters
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Entropion
Eyelid Disorders
Migraine
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Pinguecula
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Hemorrhage
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blindness
Brown Syndrome
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 SightMD
    700 New York Ave Lowr Level, Huntington, NY 11743
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richter
4.7
Based on 142 Reviews
5 Stars (125)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Feb 23, 2024
I really like the doctor. I was taken in very quickly and the staff at the front desk were really nice and helpful.
Ruth V. — Feb 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
    1997
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Richter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richter's profile.

Dr. Richter frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Richter, MD is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Richter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY