Dr. Karen Sue Briggs D.O.
Ophthalmologist
24 Joliet St Suite 201 Dyer IN, 46311About
Dr. Karen Briggs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dyer, IN. Dr. Briggs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Briggs 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. Briggs 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Eye Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology DO
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
Fellowships
- Wayne State Univ/Kresge Eye Inst, Glaucoma 1988
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