Dr. Donald A. Schlomer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
27 Montebello Road Pueblo Colorado, 81001About
Donald A. Schlomer, MD, maintains a position within the Rocky Mountain Eye Center based out of the state of Colorado. Dr. Schlomer, with over 30 years of experience, specializes in comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, minor office surgeries, cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery, strabismus surgery, and refractive surgeries; to name a few. Dr. Schlomer served in the US Army and was Chief of Ophthalmology services at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center earlier in his career. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Schlomer is an attending physician at an array of medical facilities in the area.
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Education and Training
Baylor college of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Donald A. Schlomer M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Are cataracts curable?
Yes they are curable by surgery. Once they are removed, they will not come back. READ MORE
Can a 3 year old child have glasses?
Yes, they can be checked for glasses at any age. If the child has a large refractive error such as severe far-sightedness or astigmatism, then glasses can help. Donald Schlomer READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Served in US Army as Chief of Ophthalmology Services, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Kentucky and William Army Hospitals -
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Internships
- Tripler Army Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Cataract Society, Colorado Ophthalmology Association, American Academy of Ophthalmologists
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication, Hard Work, Great Staff
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Golf, Travel
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