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Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Dr. Lester McDonald, MD
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Dr. Lester McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Corning, NY.
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Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Corning, NY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Lester McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Corning, NY.

About

Dr. McDonald graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Lester McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Corning, NY and has 40 years experience. Dr. McDonald currently practices at Guthrie Corning Centerway and are affiliated with Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Dr. McDonald has experience treating conditions like Corneal Erosion, Dry Eyes and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McDonald received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. McDonald's office accepts new patients. Dr. McDonald also speaks Tagalog. Dr. McDonald is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Erosion
Dry Eyes
Corneal Diseases
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Corneal Diseases
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Dry Eyes
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Corneal Diseases
Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Eye Infections
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
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Cornea Surgery
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Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
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Chalazion
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Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
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Shingles
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Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Guthrie Corning Centerway
    130 Center Way, Corning, NY 14830
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 973-8000
  2. 2 Guthrie Corning Centerway
    130 Center Way, Corning, NY 14830
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 887-7150
  3. 3 Guthrie Binghamton Specialty Eye Care
    1159 Vestal Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 722-1755
  4. 4 Guthrie Owego
    2517 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 798-1452
  5. 5 Guthrie Sayre
    1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA 18840
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 888-5858

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Dec 03, 2016
Dr. McDonald listens carefully to all you have to say. He explains procedures and treatments in detail. I highly recommend Dr. McDonald. He is an excellent and caring professional!
Barbara O'Brien in Waverly, NY — Dec 03, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Tagalog
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. McDonald frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Erosion, Dry Eyes and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester McDonald, MD is affiliated with Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lester McDonald, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Guthrie Corning Hospital

    1 Guthrie Dr, Corning, NY

  • Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital

    1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA