Robert Edelman, M.D.
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Glaucoma Specialist and Cataract Surgeon
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Fellowship-Trained Glaucoma Specialist and Cataract Surgeon
Areas of Specialty
- Lifestyle Cataract Lens Implants/Crystalens®, ReSTOR®, Toric
- Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery
- Glaucoma Management & Surgery
- Laser Surgery, including SLT (Selective laser trabeculoplasty)
- Routine Eye Care
A Foundation of Educational Excellence
Dr. Edelman completed his undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis where he was a Phi Beta Kappa honoree. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After his internship at the University of Miami, Dr. Edelman completed his ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Edelman received subspecialty training in glaucoma treatment and surgery at the renowned New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Credentials You Can Trust
- Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellowship-Trained in Glaucoma Management & Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York
- Joined Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic in 1994
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Why Choose MSEC?
You are choosing the area's largest ophthalmology practice with a comprehensive team of fellowship-trained ophthalmologists in every subspecialty of eye care. From infancy to the golden years...we provide care for the total health of your eyes. Trust your eye care to our specialists!
Specialties
Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic has fellowship-trained ophthalmologists in every specialty of eye care:
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Glaucoma
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Macular Degeneration
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dry Eye Disease
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LASIK Laser Vision Correction
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Pediatric Eye Care
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Routine Eye Care
Schedule an Appointment
We are happy to work with your busy schedule! With nine physicians and seven offices, we are confident we can find a time, day and location that is convenient for you. Call 941-748-1818 and let us help you on your way to seeing more clearly!


