Dr. Charles Hickey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5965 E Broad St Suite 480 Columbus OH, 43213About
Dr. Charles Hickey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Hickey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hickey 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. Hickey 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1979
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1979
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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