Dr. Ralph T Compton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1111 Delafield St Suite 312 Waukesha WI, 53188About
Dr. Ralph Compton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waukesha, WI. Dr. Compton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Compton 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. Compton 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1985
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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