Thomas J. Gast, Optometrist
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Thomas J. Gast

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800 Atwater Ave Bloomington Indiana, 47405
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Dr. Thomas Gast is an optometrist practicing in Bloomington, IN. Dr. Gast specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Gast performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1981

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Possessing a lifelong fascination with discovery and knowledge. Dr. Gast loves working with new methods to discover and treat diseases of the eye.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Master Gardener,

Favorite professional publications

  • JAMA Ophthalmology, J. Retina

Thomas J. Gast's Practice location

Practice At 414 S Meadowbrook Dr

414 S Meadowbrook Dr -
Bloomington, IN 47401
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New patients: 812-391-2545

Indiana University School of Optometry

800 Atwater Ave -
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
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New patients: 812-855-4447

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