Dr. Thomas Davis Curry MD
Ophthalmologist
607 Rue De Brille New Iberia LA, 70563About
Dr. Thomas Curry is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Iberia, LA. Dr. Curry specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Curry 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. Curry 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1989
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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