Dr. Christopher L Blanton MD
Ophthalmologist
1900 E Washington St Colton CA, 92324About
Dr. Christopher Blanton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colton, CA. Dr. Blanton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blanton 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. Blanton 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 Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1986
University of Toledo College of Medicine,Toledo, Oh, United States 1986
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Fellowships
- Wills Eye Hospital
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