Dr. Eric Hunt Wigton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
840 Montclair Rd Birmingham AL, 35213About
Dr. Eric Wigton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Wigton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wigton 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. Wigton 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
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