Dr. Derek B. Lauritzen, MD
Ophthalmologist
628 California Blvd Suite C San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Derek Lauritzen is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Lauritzen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lauritzen 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. Lauritzen 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
Tufts University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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