Dr. Faisel Ahmad M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1200 W Deyoung St Marion IL, 62959About
Dr. Faisel Ahmad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Marion, IL. Dr. Ahmad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad 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
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 2006
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2006
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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