Dr. Victor Wechter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3637 Vista Way Oceanside CA, 92056About
Dr. Victor Wechter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oceanside, CA. Dr. Wechter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wechter 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. Wechter 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1972
University of California 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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