Dr. Thomas P Ward M.D.
Ophthalmologist
499 Farmington Ave Suite 100 Farmington CT, 06032About
Dr. Thomas Ward is an ophthalmologist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Ward specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
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