Michael Alterman, DO


Specialty Practice Area:
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants

Michael Alterman, D.O. is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon at Bethlehem Eye Associates serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Alterman received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Michigan State University’s St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alterman served as Chief intern and Chief resident while completing his Ophthalmology training.

At Bethlehem Eye Associates, Dr. Alterman provides comprehensive routine, medical, laser & surgical eye care. He sees patients for eye exams for retinal disease such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration (AMD), diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, eyelid disorders and regular eye health and comprehensive ophthalmology problems and conditions and has a special interest in laser cataract surgery and advanced intraocular lens implants (IOL), including toric lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses after cataract surgery.  Dr. Alterman also has a special interest and expertise in eyelid surgery and cosmetic oculoplastic procedures.

Diseases, Conditions & Procedures:
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants :: Cataract Surgery & Premium Lens Implants
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants :: Laser Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants :: Cataract Surgery with Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants :: Complex Anterior Segment Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology :: Myasthenia Gravis
Neuro-Ophthalmology :: Multiple Sclerosis
Neuro-Ophthalmology :: Optic Neuritis
Neuro-Ophthalmology :: Ocular Migraine
Neuro-Ophthalmology :: Eye Stroke
Neuro-Ophthalmology :: Optic Neuropathy (AION)
Ocular Immunology & Uveitis :: Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
Ocular Immunology & Uveitis :: Scleritis
Ocular Immunology & Uveitis :: Uveitis
Ocular Immunology & Uveitis :: Sarcoidosis
Ocular Immunology & Uveitis :: Lupus Erythematosus
Optometry & Contact Lenses :: Eye Exams - Medical
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Full Eye Exam - Medical
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Diabetic Eye Problems
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Macular Degeneration Exams
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Glaucoma
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Conjunctivitis
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Blepharitis & Eyelid Inflammation
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Eye Allergies
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Chalazia & Stye
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Floaters & Light Flashes
Comprehensive Ophthalmology :: Watery Eyes

Bethlehem Eye Associates

800 Eaton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018