Dr. Richard S Hoffman M.D., C.P.I.
Ophthalmologist
1550 Oak St Suite 5 Eugene OR, 97401About
Dr. Richard Hoffman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Eugene, OR. Dr. Hoffman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1987
Tulane University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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