Jonathan Tovey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4741 S Cochise Dr Independence MO, 64055About
Dr. Jonathan Tovey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Tovey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tovey 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. Tovey 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.
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- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Conjunctivitis
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