Dr. J.T. Kavanagh, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
15650 Classen Rd San Antonio TX, 78247About
Dr. J.T. Kavanagh is an experienced ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, Seguin, New Braunfels, La Vernia, Luling, Lockhart, Hondo, and Castroville. Dr. Kavanagh treats all ocular conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and eye emergencies.
Dr. Kavanagh is respected for his surgical skills by his patients and peers. He is known as an expert in all aspects of cataract surgery including Laser Cataract surgery and placement of the new toric, multifocal and depth-of-focus advanced technology lens (ATIOL). He has been performing refractive surgery for over 20 years, and presently he performs the latest LASIK surgery utilizing the Alcon refractive suite with the most modern lasers, the FS200 flap maker and EX500 Excimer laser.
He also has a keen interest in aesthetic and functional surgery of the eyelids. He performs both upper and lower lid cosmetic and functional blepharoplasties, to remove the bags above and below the eyeballs. He is happy to perform these procedures in one of his offices or at your local hospital or surgery centers.
Education and Training
The Univ of Nottingham Med Sch, Nottingham, Uk 1991
University Of Nottingham, Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences 1991
University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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