Dr. Joseph R Brightwell MD
Ophthalmologist
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Suite 125 Louisville KY, 40205About
Dr. Joseph Brightwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Brightwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brightwell 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. Brightwell 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1985
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1985
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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