Dr. Victor W Chiu MD
Ophthalmologist
3602 S 19th Street Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Victor Chiu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Chiu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chiu 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. Chiu 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 2002
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2002
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- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
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