Dr. Thierry C Verstraeten MD
Ophthalmologist
420 East North Ave Suite 116 Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Verstraeten specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Verstraeten 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. Verstraeten 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 Cath De Louvain- Bruxelles- Belgium 1984
Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Eye problems?
So your image is a bit blurred and out of focus but you appear to have a conjunctival nevus which usually grows little and has a rare chance to turn malignant. It would be best for you to be seen by a general ophthalmologist in your town who can document and make sure there are no areas of concern in other parts of your right eye AND your left eye as well. A good picture can be taken in the office to assure good follow-up. Hope it helps READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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