Dr. Karen Elizabeth Dickes D.O.
Ophthalmologist
415 W 3rd St Yankton SD, 57078About
Dr. Karen Dickes is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Dickes specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dickes 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. Dickes 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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