Dr. Steven R Lafayette M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2015 N Main St Wheaton IL, 60187Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Steven Lafayette is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Lafayette specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lafayette 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. Lafayette 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Practice At 2015 N Main St
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