Learn More About Cataract Surgery
Are you experiencing night driving problems? Are colors fading? If you are over the age of 50 years old you may be experiencing the onset of cataracts. Our doctors are skilled board certified cataract surgeons located in Portland, Maine. Our doctors take great pride in educating patients about their best options for success after cataract surgery. Please feel free to review our website to learn about new technology lens implants.
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If you are seeking LASIK in Portland, Maine we are happy to help you learn about LASIK and your candidacy potential for this eye surgery. Please feel free to take our short LASIK self-evaluation test to get on the path to better vision. After taking this test you will be contacted by Maine Eye Center if you meet the pre-requisite requirements. All LASIK candidates will be required to undergo a pre-operative eye exam before candidacy is approved.
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Peter S. Hedstrom, M.D.
Peter S. Hedstrom, M.D. is a fellowship trained retina and vitreous physician practicing comprehensive ophthalmology in the Portland community since 1982. His practice focus is in performing cataract surgery and in evaluation and treatment of diabetic eye disease and vitreo-retinal problems including macular degeneration.
After receiving his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Hedstrom completed a residency in internal medicine, Harvard Service Boston City Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital, before devoting himself to the field of ophthalmology. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and went on to obtain fellowship training in diseases of the retina and vitreous at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Dr. Peter Hedstrom is certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine.