Dr. Joel Michael Corwin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3085 Loma Vista Rd Ventura CA, 93003About
Dr. Joel Corwin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ventura, CA. Dr. Corwin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Corwin 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. Corwin 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Laser Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1982
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