Dr. Richard L Irwin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5 Kennedy Dr Putnam CT, 06260Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Richard Irwin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Putnam, CT. Dr. Irwin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Irwin 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. Irwin 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1975
University of Wales in Great Britain 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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