Dr. Emmet Michael Cassidy MD
Ophthalmologist
18646 Dixie Hwy Homewood IL, 60430About
Dr. Emmet Cassidy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Homewood, IL. Dr. Cassidy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cassidy 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. Cassidy 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
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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