Dr. Eric William Johnston MD
Ophthalmologist
2320 High St Blue Island IL, 60406About
Dr. Eric Johnston is an ophthalmologist practicing in Blue Island, IL. Dr. Johnston specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Johnston 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. Johnston 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1995
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Corneal Ulcer
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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