Dr. Robert T Casanova M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1110 Dr Ac Terrance Blvd Suite 1 Opelousas LA, 70570About
Dr. Robert Casanova is an ophthalmologist practicing in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Casanova specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Casanova 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. Casanova 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 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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