Dr. Heather Alicia Hancock MD
Ophthalmologist
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Heather Hancock is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Hancock specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock 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 Alabama School of Medicine 2004
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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