Dr. Larry Keith Wood M.D.
Ophthalmologist
175 Shinn Ln Hannibal MO, 63401About
Dr. Larry Wood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hannibal, MO. Dr. Wood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wood 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. Wood 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1989
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1993
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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