Dr. Wen Y Chen MD
Ophthalmologist
200 W Main St East Alton IL, 62024About
Dr. Wen Chen is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Alton, IL. Dr. Chen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen 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.
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