Dr. Bruce T. Carter, MD
Ophthalmologist
1101 E Jefferson St Suite 3 Charlottesville VA, 22902About
Dr. Bruce Carter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Carter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carter 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. Carter 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 of Virginia School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Medical Society of Virginia
- Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Internships
- University of Kentucky
Fellowships
- University of Pittsburgh, Childrens' Hospital
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