Dr. Stuart Farris MD
Ophthalmologist
2020 W Iles Ave Springfield IL, 62704About
Dr. Stuart Farris is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Farris specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farris 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. Farris 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1984
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1984
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
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