Dr. James L Mccarthy MD
Ophthalmologist
7055 W North Ave Oak Park IL, 60302About
Dr. James Mccarthy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Mccarthy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mccarthy 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. Mccarthy 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
Med College Of Wisconsin 1954
Medical College of Wisconsin
Marquette University Physician Assistant Studies 1954
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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