Dr. Thomas Richard Walters MD
Ophthalmologist
5717 BALCONES DR AUSTIN TX, 78731About
Dr. Thomas Walters is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Walters specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Walters 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. Walters 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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