Dr. Thomas W Uihlein M.D.
Ophthalmologist
203 Lothrop St Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Thomas Uihlein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Uihlein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Uihlein 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. Uihlein 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 Cincinnati College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
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