Dr. Rafael Chiu M.D.
Ophthalmologist
160 Hawley Ln Suite 107 Trumbull CT, 06611About
Dr. Rafael Chiu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Trumbull, CT. Dr. Chiu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chiu 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. Chiu 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
Howard University College of Medicine 1993
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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