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Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD
4.6 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southington, CT.
Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD
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Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Southington, CT
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southington, CT.

About

Dr. Fahmy Shafik graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southington, CT and has 33 years experience. Dr. Fahmy Shafik currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Dr. Fahmy Shafik has experience treating conditions like Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fahmy Shafik received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Fahmy Shafik's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fahmy Shafik also speaks Arabic and Spanish. Dr. Fahmy Shafik is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Miosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Refsum Disease
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    55 Meriden Ave Ste 2D, Southington, CT 06489
  2. 2 Southington Eye Associates PC
    318 N Main St Ste 2, Southington, CT 06489
  3. 3 New York City Health and Hospital Corporation
    1901 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029

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Jan 16, 2023
Woke up one day after vacation and vision was blurry in rt eye. Called the office and they saw me the same day and had eye surgery the next day. Partial retinal tear and he got ins and primary dr involved that day and corrected the following day. Unfortunately left eye has the same issue and I know it will be handled expeditiously
Joe — Jan 16, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1991
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fahmy Shafik's profile.

Dr. Fahmy Shafik frequently treats the following conditions: Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

Yes, Dr. Farid Fahmy Shafik, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

    1901 1st Ave, New York, NY