Dr. Lawrence W Platt M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5802 WASHINGTON AVE MOUNT PLEASANT WI, 53406About
Dr. Lawrence Platt is an ophthalmologist practicing in MOUNT PLEASANT, WI. Dr. Platt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Platt 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. Platt 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1986
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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