Dr. Thomas Greene Furgason MD
Ophthalmologist
2845 Farrell Crescent Owensboro KY, 42303About
Dr. Thomas Furgason is an ophthalmologist practicing in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Furgason specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Furgason 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. Furgason 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 Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Strabismus
- Sarcoidosis
- Conjunctivitis
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