Dr. Walter L Wright MD
Ophthalmologist
701 Doctors Dr Kinston NC, 28501About
Dr. Walter Wright is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kinston, NC. Dr. Wright specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1980
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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