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Dale Meyer, MD, Ophthalmology, Slingerlands, NY

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Ophthalmology Slingerlands, NY

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Dale Meyer specializes in ophthalmic plastic surgery in Albany (Slingerlands), NY and is affiliated with the Lions Eye Institute and Albany Medical Center.
    He received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at Greater Baltimore Hospital-Johns Hopkins University followed by additional fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has been in practice over 30 years; and has been involved in several regional, national and international professional activities. He is diplomate of the American Board Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) Dr. Meyer is also a member of the American Academy Ophthalmology and several other professional groups. He received the Senior and Lifetime Honor Awards from the American Academy Ophthalmology and the Lester T Jones Anatomy Award from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, among others.
    Dr. Meyer’s clinical interests include functional and aesthetic oculofacial plastic surgery, and his research efforts have resulted in the publication of over 200 scientific papers, book chapters and both national and international presentations. Dr. Meyer has been listed in Best Doctors in America and several similar award publications. He is married with 2 adult children, enjoys time with his family whenever he can and feels blessed by the many wonderful people he has opportunity to share life with both professionally and personally.

Clinical Expertise

  • Lacrimal system procedures, Eyelid surgery, Plastic surgery, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Education & Training

  • Oregon Health  Science University Hospital
    Oregon Health Science University HospitalFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Johns Hopkins University
    Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Johns Hopkins UniversityMD, Internship and Residency, 1984 - 1988
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1984
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Psychology Major, Chemistry Minor, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 1991
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1989 - 1990
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1988 - 1989
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2005
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Life Achievement Award AAO, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pigmented Conjunctival Lesions as Presenting Signs of Vaginal Melanoma  
    Dale R Meyer, Paul O Phelps, Ocular Oncology and Pathology
  • Pigmented Eyelid Cysts Revisited: Apocrine Retention Cyst Chromhidrosis  
    Al-Rohil RN, Meyer DR, Slodkowska EA, Carlson JA, Am J Dermatopathol, 1/1/2014
  • Proximal Tarsal Attachments of the Levator Aponeurosis: Implications for Blepharoptosis Repair  
    Marcet M, Meyer DR, Greenwald MJ, Roth S, Selva D, Ophthalmology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Class IV Bacterial Orbital Abscess: Case Series and Literature Review
    C.V. Hix, J. Sivak-Callcott, M. Hawes, D. Meyer, R.P. Yeatts, ARVO Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2004
  • Lacrimal Sac Dacryoliths
    Yazici B, Hammad A, Meyer DR, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ESOPRS Annual Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey, 1/1/1999
  • Eyelid Abscess as a Complication of Occult Sinusitis
    Zobal-Ratner JL, Meyer DR, Ophthalmology, AAO Annual Meeting, Chicago, 1/1/1996
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Lectures

  • Treatment of Eyelid Malpostions: The Modified Bick "Quick Strip" Procedure 
    The Greenbrier. White Sulphur Springs, WV - 6/1/2014
  • Retina, Glaucoma and Neuro-ophthalmology 
    Albany, NY - 4/1/2014
  • Eyelid Sagas II: Blood, Sweat and the Tracks of My Tears 
    New Orleans - 11/1/2013
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Other

  • The Modified Bick "Quick Strip" Procedure for Surgical Treatment of Lid Malposition 
    Barrett RV, Meyer DR, AAO Annual Meeting
    Chicago - 10/1/2010
  • Retractor Lysis to Prevent Lower Eyelid Retraction Associated with Inferior Rectus Recession [Video Presentation] 
    Meyer DR, Simon JW, AAO Annual Meeting
    11/1/2006
  • Transconjunctival Entropion Repair 
    AAO Annual Meeting
    New Orleans - 10/1/2004
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