Dr. Tanu O. Thomas MD
Ophthalmologist
602 W. University Avenue Ophthalmology / Opto Urbana IL, 61801About
Dr. Tanu Thomas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Urbana, IL. Dr. Thomas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas 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.
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