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Howard S. Lazarus, M.D., specializes in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment and other retinal disorders.
Dr. Lazarus is assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Louisville, has authored numerous publications and is the principal investigator for ongoing clinical research studies on diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. An expert in his field, he has served on advisory boards of leading pharmaceutical companies that help to define treatment of retinal diseases.
He completed his ophthalmic residency (including honors as chief resident) at the Bethesda Eye Institute at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed a two-year retinal fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was the recipient of the prestigious Heed and Heed-Knapp fellowships.
Dr. Lazarus is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Medical Association; and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
He enjoys caring for his patients, helping them to understand their problems and treatment options, and is is committed to providing them with state-of-the-art care. | 