Dr. Janice Elizabeth Contreras MD
Ophthalmologist
301 University Blvd Galveston TX, 77555About
Dr. Janice Contreras is an ophthalmologist practicing in Galveston, TX. Dr. Contreras specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Contreras 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. Contreras 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
Texas A&M University, TX 2003
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
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