Dr. David C Ball M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 200 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. David Ball is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Ball specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ball 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. Ball 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1996
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 1996
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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