Dr. Chris K Denouden D.O.
Ophthalmologist
1300 Des Moines St Suite 103 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Chris Denouden is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Denouden specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Denouden 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. Denouden 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1976
Provider Details
Dr. Chris K Denouden D.O.'s Practice location
Dr. Chris K Denouden D.O.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What are the Side Effects of Cataract Surgery?
Cataract is a disease which makes an eye lens to appear cloudy, thus reducing the eyesight. A normal eye lens assists in focusing light onto the retina for clear and undistorted image appearance. When a cataract forms in the eye, it makes images appear blurred and distorted. Although cataracts can...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- What Causes Cataracts, and What Can Be Done to Fix Them?
When the lens of the eye becomes clouded, it is deemed to be cataract. This is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40, and cataracts are responsible for the majority of blindness across the globe. Over 22 million Americans over the age of 40 are currently affected by...
- How Is Sarcoidosis Diagnosed?
What is sarcoidosis?Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease, which is characterized by the growth of granulomas or tiny collections of inflammatory cells in various parts of the body. When the immune system is slowed down and when these numerous clumps form, they tend to interfere with the organ’s...
- Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery
What is a cataract?Sometimes there is a clouding of the lens in the eye; this clouding is called a cataract. Mostly, this clouding is related to old age. In fact, the majority of Americans aged 80 and above have experienced this clouding or have already undergone a cataract surgery at a particular...
- Can I Have Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes at the Same Time?
When your doctor determines that both eyes have a cataract, the eye having a denser cataract will be operated on first. After a couple of days or weeks, the second eye can then be operated on.This approach gives the first eye time to recover and the vision to stabilize as you wait for another...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ryan Carter Young MD1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Barbara E Evans MD400 Locust St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Michael James Versackas M.D.1212 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. George Randall Wandling MD1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Reid Phillip Turner MD1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309
- Justin Kuiper M.D.1415 Woodland Ave Des Moines IA 50309