Dr. Chris W. Schmidt M.D.
Ophthalmologist
501 N DUNLAP AVE SAVOY IL, 61874About
Dr. Chris Schmidt is an ophthalmologist practicing in Champaign, IL. Dr. Schmidt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schmidt 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. Schmidt 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1977
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1977
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Sarcoidosis
- Nearsightedness
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