Dr. Paul B Thames M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2120 Antilley Rd Abilene TX, 79606About
Dr. Paul Thames is an ophthalmologist practicing in Abilene, TX. Dr. Thames specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thames 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. Thames 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Conjunctivitis
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