PeterJ.PolackMD
Ophthalmology • Ocala, FLAnterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
Managing Partner, Ocala Eye, PA
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Office
4414 SW College Rd
Unit 1462
Ocala, FL 34474Phone+1 352-622-5183Fax+1 352-629-5026
Summary
- Dr. Peter Polack is an ophthalmologist in Ocala, FL at Ocala Eye, a multi-subspecialty practice. He received his medical degree from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, residency at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, and has been in practice 29 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in cornea & external disease, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, including LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy, and advanced cataract surgery.
Education & Training
University of South Florida MorsaniFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1994 - 1995
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1994
New York-Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Dyson Foundation Research Fellowship in Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1990
Bayfront Health St PetersburgInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989- University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1991 - 1994- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsHistologic effects of contact ultrasound for the treatment of glaucoma.P J Polack, Takeo Iwamoto, Ronald H. Silverman, J Driller, F.L. Lizzi
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 1991-06-01 - 4 citationsUse of a mirror needle holder with transsclerally sutured posterior chamber intraocular lenses.Julie C Tsai, J. James Rowsey, Bradley D. Fouraker, Scott X. Stevens, Douglas A. Young
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers. 1996-08-01 - 3 citationsManagement of irregular astigmatism induced by laser in situ keratomileusis.Peter J. Polack, Frank M. Polack
International Ophthalmology Clinics. 2003-01-01
Press Mentions
False PositivismOctober 18th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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