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William Crane Jr., DO, Ophthalmology, Watertown, NY

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Ophthalmology Watertown, NY

Glaucoma Related, Low Vision, Retinal Disease

Ophthalmologist

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  • Office

    1815 State Street
    Watertown, NY 13601
    Phone+1 315-788-6070
    Fax+1 315-788-1950

Clinical Expertise

  • Glaucoma and related disorders, Cataract surgery, Glaucoma surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1994 - 1997
  • Eye Foundation of Kansas City
    Eye Foundation of Kansas CityFellowship, 1992 - 1994
  • United Health Services Hospitals
    United Health Services HospitalsInternship, Transitional Year, 1991 - 1992
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1991
  • Dutchess Community College
    Dutchess Community CollegeA.S., With honors, 1986
  • State University of New York
    State University of New YorkB.S., Dean�s List, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State License 2011 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 1992 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State License 2011 - 2013
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State License 2009 - 2012
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1999 - 2011
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State License 1992 - 2000
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 1991 - 1992
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Award 2017
  • Emeritus American Eye Study Club, 2015
  • Elected Member American Eye Study Club, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Case Study: Asymmetric Dry Eye  
    Crane, W.G. and Basha, M.M., Ophthalmology Management, 1/1/2008
  • Mechanisms of photoreceptor death in retinal degenerations: from the cell biology of the 1990s to the ophthalmology of the 21st Century? (letter)  
    Crane, W.G., Archives of Ophthalmology, 1/1/1996
  • Combat-related eye trauma: a review of 5,320 cases  
    Lashkari, K., Lashkari, M.H., Crane, W.G. and Jalkh, A.E., International Ophthalmology Clinics, 1/1/1995
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Visual function and SLO macular perimetry in submacular surgery for idiopathic and POHS subfoveal CNV
    Sabates, N.R., Poulose, A.K., Crane, W.G., Schuchard, R.A. and Sabates, F.N., Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/1996
  • Visual function and scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) macular perimetry in submacular surgery for subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes
    Sabates, N.R., Sabates, F.R., Poulose, A.K., Crane, W.G., and Schuchard, R.A., Annual meeting of the Retina Society and the Gonin Club, 1/1/1996
  • Prevalence and characteristics of photopsias and formed visual hallucinations (Charles Bonnet Syndrome) in a low vision population
    Crane, W.G., Southern Medical Journal, 1/1/1995
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Lectures

  • Advances in Treatment of Corneal Disease 
    Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY - 1/10/2016
  • The Rewards of Low Vision Rehabilitation 
    Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY - 1/10/2016
  • SmartSight: AAO Vision Rehabilitation Initiative 
    NM, 2005; Elkhart Lake, WI, 2010 - 1/15/2010
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Other

  • Vision Rehabilitation for Adults 
    Mogk, L.G., Crane, W.G., Jackson, M.L., Lawrence, M.G., Markowitz, S.N., Morgan, M.K., and Solomon, Y
    1/1/2007
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