Dr. Bruce T. Carter, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Bruce T. Carter, MD

Ophthalmologist

1101 E Jefferson St Suite 3 Charlottesville VA, 22902
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Dr. Bruce Carter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Carter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carter 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. Carter 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

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1970

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

crossed eyes, out turning (wall) eyes, amblyopia (vision loss secondary to eye deviation or other conditions), congenital cataracts, other congenital or acquired eye disorders and trauma

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Birth Defects
  • Strabismus
  • Migraine
  • Blepharitis
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus  
  • Medical Society of Virginia  
  • Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons  

Internships

  • University of Kentucky

Fellowships

  • University of Pittsburgh, Childrens' Hospital

Dr. Bruce T. Carter, MD's Practice location

Bruce Carter, MD

1101 E Jefferson St Suite 3 -
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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1300 JEFFERSON PARK AVE -
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
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