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  • Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 49 years of experience
  • SightMD 4277 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY 11714
  • (516) 796-4030

Brief Intro

Lawrence Buono, M.D. specializes in performing cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and ophthalmic plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Buono is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and treats all medical and surgical conditions of the eye. He specializes in ophthalmic surgery, including cataract, glaucoma and ophthalmic plastic surgery. He has a special interest in complex cataract surgery including lens exchange and sutured intraocular lenses. Dr. Buono has extensive experience with premium intraocular lenses including Tecnis® multifocal lens, Restor® multifocal lens, Crystalens® lens and Toric lenses. Dr. Buono is also fellowship trained in neuro-ophthalmology. He completed his fellowship training at theworld-renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. After completing his fellowship training, he served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the prestigious Duke UniversityEyeCenter before joining private practice.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary - 1984

Nassau County Median Society - 1981

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York Medical College - 1980

Lafayette College - 1976

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • SightMD
  • 4277 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY 11714
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Sun:10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Pre-diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Eye Infections
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Glaucoma
  • Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • EyeMed
  • Humana
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • ConnectiCare
  • Partners Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Superior Vision
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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