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Robert Fechtner, MD, Ophthalmology, Syracuse, NY

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Ophthalmology Syracuse, NY

Glaucoma Related

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Upstate Medical University

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  • Office

    550 Harrison Street
    Suite L
    Syracuse, NY 13202
    Phone+1 315-464-5253
    Fax+1 315-464-6333

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Glaucoma, 1989 - 1991
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Glaucoma, 1984 - 1985
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1982
  • University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and Arts
    University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and ArtsB.S., Biomedical Science, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2019
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1991 - 2002
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1984 - 2001
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1983 - 1987
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Ophthalmologists 2018
  • Best Doctors 2018
  • New Jersey: Most Recommended Physicians 2010
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Visual Field and Ocular Safety During Short-term Vigabatrin Treatment in Cocaine Abusers  
    Berezina TL, Khouri AS, Winship MD, Fechtner RD, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 8/1/2012
  • A Comparison of Active Ingredients and Preservatives Between Brand Name and Generic Topical Glaucoma Medications using Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry  
    Kahook MY, Fechtner RD, Katz LJ, Noecker RJ, Ammar DA, Current Eye Research, 2/1/2012
  • 23-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Pars Plana Baerveldt Tube Placement for Refractory Glaucoma  
    Kolomeyer AM, Fechtner RD, Zarbin MA, Bhagat N, European Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Does stimulus size affect test-retest reliability for peripheral visual field testing?
    Berezina TL, Kuriakose C, Khouri AS, Kolomeyer AM, Fechtner RD, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/2014
  • Long term outcomes of Ex-PRESS glaucoma filtration surgery in African American patients with glaucoma.
    John AM, Berezina TL, Fechtner RD, Khouri AS, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/2014
  • Diode CPC energy parameters during treatment of refractory childhood glaucoma.
    Ravindraraj L, Fechtner RD, Khouri AS, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • "Glaucoma Update" (Invited Faculty) 
    Napa, CA - 9/1/2013
  • "Distinguished Visiting Professor" 
    University of Rochester-Flaum Eye Institute, Rochester, NY - 12/1/2012
  • Grand Rounds: "Considerations for Successful Glaucoma Surgery" 
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ - 9/1/2012
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Other

  • Managing Glaucoma: Beyond IntraOcular Pressure-Therapeutics in Clinical Practice and Beyond. 
    Fechtner RD, Supplement to Review of Ophthalmology; CME-Certified Monograph
    9/1/2012
  • Reducing the Preservative Load in Glaucoma Therapy. 
    Fechtner RD, Advanced Ocular Care
    5/1/2011
  • Ocular Surface Disease in the Presence of Glaucoma. 
    Fechtner RD, Asbell PA, Kahook MY, Supplement to Glaucoma Today and Advanced Ocular Care; CME-certified monograph
    2/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Nicox Appoints Robert N. Weinreb, M.D. And Sanjay G. Asrani, M.D. To Its Glaucoma Clinical Advisory Board
    Nicox Appoints Robert N. Weinreb, M.D. And Sanjay G. Asrani, M.D. To Its Glaucoma Clinical Advisory BoardJuly 12th, 2021
  • Public Service Announcement Stresses the Importance of Being Tested for Glaucoma
    Public Service Announcement Stresses the Importance of Being Tested for GlaucomaAugust 3rd, 2017
  • Results from Mont Blanc Phase 3 Trial of Nicox’s NCX 470 in Glaucoma Published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology
    Results from Mont Blanc Phase 3 Trial of Nicox’s NCX 470 in Glaucoma Published in the American Journal of OphthalmologyMarch 26th, 2024

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