Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Farmington, CT specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center Health Network, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, WMCHealth, UConn Health Waterbury Hospital and WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER ADVANCED PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC.
Eye Problems
Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.
Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.
Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.
More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.
The top procedures that Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Farmington, CT during 2015 were eye procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD for Medicare patients.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Farmington, CT were eye procedures.
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Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board (2011)
Licensed In: New York
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Majida A. Gaffar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$64
BEPREVE $46 |
PROLENSA $18 |
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(820) Cholbam $39 |
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Majida Abdul Gaffar, MD, is an Attending Physician in the Department of Ophthalmology at Westchester Medical Center Health Network, where she serves as Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr Gaffar is a fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist with more than 15 years of experience caring for children with a wide range of eye conditions. Dr Gaffar completed her internship in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. She then pursued specialized fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC.
