Dr. Anita Hwang M.D.
Ophthalmologist
914 HARTFORD TPKE WATERFORD CT, 06385About
Dr. Anita Hwang is an ophthalmologist practicing in WATERFORD, CT. Dr. Hwang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hwang 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. Hwang 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
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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