Dr. Eric Alan Packwood MD
Ophthalmologist
321 S Henderson St Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Eric Packwood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Packwood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Packwood 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. Packwood 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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