Dr. F. Jane Durcan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
427 South Bernard Street Spokane Washington, 99204About
Dr. F. Durcan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Durcan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Durcan 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. Durcan 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
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Glistenings in the AcrySof intraocular lens: pilot study.
- Postoperative inflammation in a patient with multiple sclerosis.
- The incidence of pseudotumor cerebri. Population studies in Iowa and Louisiana.
- Visual significance of glistenings seen in the AcrySof intraocular lens.
- Conjunctival epithelial inclusion cyst.
- Cogan-Reese syndrome. Progressive growth of endothelium over iris.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
Internships
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Iowa (Neuro-Ophthalmology)
Hobbies / Sports
- Biking and Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Glaucoma
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