Dr. Dwight H Capps M.D.
Ophthalmologist
300 S 8th St Suite 505e Murray KY, 42071About
Dr. Dwight Capps is an ophthalmologist practicing in Murray, KY. Dr. Capps specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Capps 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. Capps 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1985
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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