Dr. Steven J Burns M.D.
Ophthalmologist
555 W Court St Suite 104 Kankakee IL, 60901About
Dr. Steven Burns is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kankakee, IL. Dr. Burns specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burns 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. Burns 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1996
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1996
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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