Dr. Jessica Chow M.D.
Ophthalmologist
40 Temple St Suite 1b New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. Jessica Chow is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Chow specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chow 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. Chow 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
Duke University School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Blepharitis
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