Dr. Alan W Hughes M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3 Medical Park Dr Suite 300 Benton AR, 72015About
Dr. Alan Hughes is an ophthalmologist practicing in Benton, AR. Dr. Hughes specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hughes can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Hughes can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1990
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Lupus
- Nearsightedness
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