Dr. Richard C Childs M.D.
Ophthalmologist
29 Spring Run Rd Fairhope AL, 36532About
Dr. Richard Childs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fairhope, AL. Dr. Childs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Childs 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. Childs 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1981
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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