Dr. Edward Victor Hernandez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2810 N Telshor Blvd Las Cruces NM, 88011About
Dr. Edward Hernandez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Hernandez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez 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
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1993
University of California 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Eye Problems And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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