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Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
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Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dubuque, IA
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80 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, IA.

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Dr. Fuerste graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1945 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, IA and has 80 years experience. Dr. Fuerste currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Regional Medical Center, Midwest Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital. Dr. Fuerste has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Astigmatism and Nearsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Fuerste's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fuerste is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Visual Field Defects
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Visual Field Defects
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Presbyopia
Eyelid Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Heterophoria
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Melanoma
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Fuerste Optical
    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, Dubuque, IA 52002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (563) 582-0769
  2. 2 Regional Medical Center
    709 W Main St, Manchester, IA 52057
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (563) 927-7301

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1945
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • La Co/USC
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1986
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fuerste's profile.

Dr. Fuerste frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Astigmatism and Nearsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD is affiliated with Regional Medical Center, Midwest Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Regional Medical Center

    709 W Main St, Manchester, IA

  • Midwest Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, IL

  • UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital

    350 N Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA