Dr. Ronald B Vittone MD
Ophthalmologist
1010 Ligonier St Latrobe PA, 15650About
Dr. Ronald Vittone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Latrobe, PA. Dr. Vittone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vittone 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. Vittone 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1959
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1959
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
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