Dr. Dean Russell Forgey MD
Ophthalmologist
1520 S 70th St Suite 102 Lincoln NE, 68506About
Dr. Dean Forgey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Forgey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Forgey 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. Forgey 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1986
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
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