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Dr. Peter McKay, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Peter McKay, MD
3.6 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Peter McKay, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Waterford, CT.
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Dr. Peter McKay, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Waterford, CT
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Peter McKay, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Waterford, CT.

About

Dr. Peter McKay, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Waterford, CT and has 37 years experience. They graduated from The Queen's University Of Belfast, College Of Medicine And Health Sciences in 1987 and completed a residency at British National Health Service Surgical Training Program|Brooklyn Jewish Hospital|BROWN UNIVERSITY|Interfaith Medical Center.They currently practice at Norwich Ophthalmology Group PC and are affiliated with Backus Hospital and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Dr. McKay has experience treating conditions like Squamous Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McKay received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. McKay is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Squamous Blepharitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Blepharitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Blepharitis
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
Temporal Arteritis
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Norwich Ophthalmology Group PC
    174 Cross Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
  2. 2 Norwich Ophthalmology Group - Niantic
    179 Flanders Rd Unit 2, Niantic, CT 06357
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Norwich Ophthalmology Group - Groton
    489 Gold Star Hwy Ste 100, Groton, CT 06340
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Norwich Ophthalmology Group - Norwich
    79 Wawecus St Ste 105, Norwich, CT 06360
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKay
3.6
Based on 8 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Dec 04, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • The Queen's University Of Belfast, College Of Medicine And Health Sciences
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • British National Health Service Surgical Training Program|Brooklyn Jewish Hospital|BROWN UNIVERSITY|Interfaith Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Academy Of Ophthalmology|American College Of Surgeons|American Medical Association (Ama)|American Society Of Cataract and Refractive Surgery|Conn Society of Eye Physicians|New England Ophthalmological Society|Royal College Of Ophthalmologist
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter McKay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McKay's profile.

Dr. Peter McKay, MD is affiliated with Backus Hospital and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter McKay, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St, Norwich, CT

  • Lawrence and Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT