Dr. Harvey Fishman
Ophthalmology
Palo Alto, CA
21 years experience male
Locations
FishmanVision
Palo Alto, CA
About
Bio
Dr. Fishman is a comprehensive ophthalmologist providing personalized eye care for patients in the Bay Area, Santa Cruz, and Northern California. Dr. Fishman is an Eye Physician and Surgeon specializing in dry eye disease and is running two clinical trials involving dry eye disease. One investigation involves light sensitivity and photophobia and the other clinical trial deals with a novel method to measure gene expression in dry eye patients.
As a comprehensive ophthalmologist and anterior segment surgeon, Dr. Fishman offers full comprehensive eye care including the treatment of glaucoma, corneal and external diseases, eyelid disease as well as diabetic and macular degeneration screening, same day emergency visits, and prescriptions.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Licenses
United States: California
Doctor Q&A
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Harvey Fishman answered
21 years experience Ophthalmology
For residual tag: Occasionally a tag from the laser capsule can occlude the visual axis. In these case, the remnant capsule can be lasered again.
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Harvey Fishman answered
21 years experience Ophthalmology
Decreased contrast: Decrease in contrast sensitivity (CS) with conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or even previous optic neuritis can also play a ... Read More
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21 years experience Ophthalmology
Precise: In my hands , femtosecond cataract surgery offers precision that can exceed current techniques . Most impressive is the ability to perform corneal in ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fishman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Fishman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I work 2 jobs and I drink a lot energy drinks, this explains it all!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
Stanford Hospital
Completed 2005
Affiliations
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
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