Dr. Thomas Hudson Metz, jr. M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2550 Acton Rd Suite 130 Birmingham AL, 35243About
Dr. Thomas Metz, jr. is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Metz, jr. specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Metz, jr. 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. Metz, jr. 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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