Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Christy Benson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Benson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson 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
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2011
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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