Dr. Jean B Vahey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8921 N. WOOD SAGE RD. PEORIA IL, 61615About
Dr. Jean Vahey is an ophthalmologist practicing in PEORIA, IL. Dr. Vahey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vahey 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. Vahey 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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