Dr. Ryan D. Christensen, MD
Ophthalmologist
9119 West 74th Street Suite 268 Overland Park KS, 66204About
Dr. Ryan Christensen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Christensen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 2004
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
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