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Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD
4.0 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, NY.
Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD
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Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Wantagh, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, NY.

About

Dr. Shih graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Shih currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Shih has experience treating conditions like Disorder of Choroid, Astigmatism and Chalazion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shih received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Shih's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shih is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Disorder of Choroid
Astigmatism
Chalazion
Disorder of Choroid
Astigmatism
Chalazion
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brawny Scleritis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 South Shore Eye Care LLP
    2185 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
  2. 2 Office
    400 Endo Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530
  3. 3 Syosset Hospital
    221 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791
  4. 4 Office
    689 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758
  5. 5 Office
    600 Northern Blvd Ste 214, Great Neck, NY 11021

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4.0
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Oct 31, 2024
Dr Shih was wonderful! I’m very, very happy with the results. Dr Shih is thorough & efficient & I felt very comfortable with her doing surgery on my eyes. I would recommend Dr Shih to anyone needing cataract surgery.
A. Robert Frink — Oct 31, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2003
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shih's profile.

Dr. Shih frequently treats the following conditions: Disorder of Choroid, Astigmatism and Chalazion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY