Dr. William R Thornton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
311 Camden St Suite 306a San Antonio TX, 78215About
Dr. William Thornton is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Thornton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thornton 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. Thornton 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.
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