Augusta Cataract and Laser Surgeon
Howard
L. Bruckner, M.D.
Dr.
Bruckner has been practicing ophthalmology since 1973.
He became Director of the Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery
in 1992. His pioneering spirit brought the Academy to
its premier position in Augusta, and his dedication and home-like
demeanor keeps his patients as members of his extended family.
Specialties:
•
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• Refractive Surgery
(including LASIK, Epi-LASIK, and PRK)
• Cataract Surgery
• Glaucoma Treatment
Education
/ Training
Dr. Bruckner graduated cum laude
from Brooklyn College in New York in 1962.
After earning his M.D. from New York
Medical College, he served his internship at Brookdale
Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then served
as resident and chief resident in ophthalmology at Long Island
Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York.
Dr.
Bruckner served as Chief of Ophthalmology
for the United States Army covering the Southeastern United
States. He served as an Army major at Fort Gordon and
was awarded the Army Commendation Medal
for meritorious service in 1972. Distinguished by a
grant from the Heed Foundation, Dr. Bruckner did fellowship
training in oculo-plastic surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute in Miami, FL.
Preceptorships
Dr. Bruckner offers preceptorships
in those techniques and procedures in which he excels.
He has taught eye surgeons from the United States, India,
South America, Asia and the Middle East how to perform
small opening cataract surgery and how to implant foldable
intraocular lenses.
He
has also offered preceptorships in the use of laser for cosmetic
facial surgery and has authored many articles and occasional
book chapters in various ophthalmic publications. Dr.
Bruckner is frequently invited overseas to present papers
and conduct seminars dealing with his areas of expertise.
Dr.
Bruckner is an experienced ophthalmologist,
who performs state of the art vision correction techniques
as well as cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment for his
patients in Augusta, throughout Georgia, and many other States.
To
schedule an initial consultation
with Dr. Bruckner, give us a call at (706) 722-9601
or email us.
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Disclaimer: Augusta Cataract and Laser surgeon, Dr. Bruckner and the Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery provide eye surgery procedures in the Augusta, Georgia area. He performs ophthalmic procedures including Surgical Reversal Presbyopia (SRP), Implantable Contact Lenses, Glaucoma Surgery, Conductive Keratoplasty and Cataract Surgery. The use of this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship. This website is for information purposes only.
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