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Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Vermont College of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

35 Hackett Boulevard Suite 236
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 472-9111

Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD is an ophthalmologist in Albany, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners, Albany Medical Center and LAWRENCE PERLMUTTER MD PC.

Office Locations

Address:

35 Hackett Boulevard Suite 236
Albany, NY 12208

Some issues Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD can help you with:

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.

**Gender**
Male	574
Female	1007

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1381
Black	119
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	433
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	273
eye procedures	3247
laser treatment	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	944

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1275
Black	139
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	489
85 and over	406
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	203
eye procedures	3383
injections	35
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

**Gender**
Male	1148
Female	1882

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2558
Black	290
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	98
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1154
From 75 to 84	968
85 and over	746
Less than 65	162

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	3106
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1157
Black	120
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	508
From 75 to 84	445
85 and over	340
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	77
eye procedures	2914
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	780

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1067
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	477
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	307
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	128
eye procedures	3217
foreign body removal	11
laser treatment	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	505
Female	799

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1097
Black	116
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	513
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	294
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	169
eye procedures	2969
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	532
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1111
Black	115
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	540
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	280
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	164
eye procedures	2411
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	699

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	996
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	217
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	3752
eye procedures	2192
foreign body removal	10
laser treatment	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	167

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Albany, NY were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	575
eye procedures	2985
foreign body removal	10
injections	35
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	774

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	112
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Hispanic	15
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	43

**Age**
75 to 84	409
85 and over	302
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	473

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology (1977)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners

Albany Medical Center

LAWRENCE PERLMUTTER MD PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,827 RESTASIS $616	COMBIGAN $531	LUMIGAN $393	OZURDEX $113	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $23	Other $150
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,637 AcrySof IQ PanOptix $402	Rocklatan $305	CLAREON $272	Rhopressa $245	EYSUVIS $111	Other $302
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,320 Rocklatan $851	Rhopressa $468
Shire North American Group Inc	$1,311 XIIDRA $1,161	$150
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$837 VYZULTA $403	PROLENSA $142	BESIVANCE $131	ZYLET $104	LOTEMAX SM $56
Other	$5,711 PROLENSA $666	XIIDRA $472	ACTHAR $248	Simbrinza $247	ILUVIEN $233	Other $3,847

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,286
Education	$194
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Entertainment	$13

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Perlmutter has a special interest in eye problems. Before performing his residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Perlmutter attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine for medical school. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Albany Med Faculty Physicians and St. Peter's Health Partners.

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