Dr. Todd A Sponsler M.D.
Ophthalmologist
501 Howard Ave Suite F1 Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Todd Sponsler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Sponsler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sponsler 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. Sponsler 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1990
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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