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Dr. Peter Polack, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. Peter Polack, MD
4.9 (264 Ratings)
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Dr. Peter Polack, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ocala, FL.
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Dr. Peter Polack, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Peter Polack, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ocala, FL.

About

Dr. Polack graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.Dr. Peter Polack, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ocala, FL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Polack currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Polack has experience treating conditions like Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polack received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 264 times. Dr. Polack's office accepts new patients. Dr. Polack also speaks Spanish. Dr. Polack is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Eyelid Disorders
Senile Cataracts
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Miosis
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Pterygium Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blocked Tear Duct
Cancer
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Exotropia
Farsightedness
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Posterior Scleritis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Corneal Tattooing
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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No-Stitch Corneal Transplantation (DLEK)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    United Healthcare
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    AvMed
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    Open Access
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Employer Group Open Access HMO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Health Alliance
  • Blue Care HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • POMCO Group
  • HealthSmart
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Ocala Eye Optical Inc
    4414 SW College Rd Unit 1462, Ocala, FL 34474
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 622-5183
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 The Ocala Eye Surgery Center
    3330 SW 33rd Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 873-9311
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Ocala Eye Optical Inc
    1950 Laurel Manor Dr Ste 250, The Villages, FL 32162
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 622-5183
  4. 4 Office
    8520 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 622-5183

Patient Satisfaction

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4.9
Based on 264 Reviews
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3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 29, 2024
The Dr himself called me the night after surgery, to check on my status. Quite amazing nowadays
— Oct 29, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bayfront Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Polack, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polack's profile.

Dr. Polack frequently treats the following conditions: Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Polack, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Polack, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL