Dr. Christopher J Compton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Christopher Compton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2009
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Treatments
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chalazion
- Graves' Disease
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