Dr. Thomas C. Teather M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1478 Highland Ave. Suite A Melbourne FL, 32935About
Dr. Thomas Teather is an ophthalmologist practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Teather specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Teather 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. Teather 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
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1989
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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