Dr. Curt Cockings M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3802 22nd Pl Lubbock TX, 79410About
Dr. Curt Cockings is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Cockings specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cockings 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. Cockings 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1989
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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