Dr. Dana Phillip Woods MD
Ophthalmologist
83 Quarry St Willimantic CT, 06226About
Dr. Dana Woods is an ophthalmologist practicing in Willimantic, CT. Dr. Woods specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Dana Phillip Woods MD's Practice location
Willimantic, CT 06226Get Direction
Dr. Dana Phillip Woods MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Lasik Eye Surgery for Astigmatism
Astigmatism is one of the most common eye disorders affecting huge swaths of the population where the skewed curvature of the corneal surface creates blurred images of near and distant objects. In the normal course, astigmatism goes hand in hand with varying degrees of nearsightedness (myopia) and...
- Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a long-term complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 4 percent of the 45 million cases of blindness throughout the world. It is caused by a damage to the blood vessels of the...
- What is Cataract Surgery?
The exact cause of cataracts is not known. Nevertheless, it seems that most cataracts are caused by long-term variations in the eye lens protein components which in turn causes cloudiness in the lens. Though not common, cataracts can affect infants and young children due to genetic enzyme...
- Vision Problems in Children
A child’s eyesight develops over time, starting with the ability to see objects 8 to 10 inches from their face. The child's eyesight improves gradually between the ages of 12-weeks-old to 16-weeks-old, to which they are able to see objects from farther away. Vision problems in children arise...
- Eye Twitching: Symptoms and Solutions
Eye twitching is the repetitive, involuntary blinking or spasm of the upper eyelid. Also known as blepharospasm, twitching affects the muscles of both eyes. Some of the most common causes of eye twitching include fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Twitching is usually painless and goes away on its own...
- What is Dry Eye?
Dry eyes are a condition in which the eyes do not get enough moisture and lubrication from tears. It is the tears that provides constant moisture to the eyes, which is very important for comfort of viewing. It is a very common condition in the population, particularly in people above 40-years-old....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Joseph Kaufold MD83 Quarry St Willimantic CT 06226
- Dr. Patricia Caton Reardon MD83 Quarry St Willimantic CT 06226
- Dr. Robert F Dibble M. D.1120 Main St Willimantic CT 06226