Dr. Robert Earl Wiggins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8 Medical Park Dr Asheville NC, 28803About
Dr. Robert Wiggins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Wiggins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wiggins 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. Wiggins 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.
Provider Details
Treatments
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Eye Care Services
- Advanced Cataract Solutions
- Cataract Surgery
- Lasik
- Glaucoma Care & Treatment
- Oculoplastics
- Retinal Services
- Orthoptic Services
- Custom Skin Care
- Eye Conditions
- Cataracts
- Corneal Abrasions
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcers
- Dry Eye
- Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy
- Low Vision
- Macular Degeneration
- Monovision
- Nearsightedness (Myopia)
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
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