Dr. Carl K Wetzig MD
Ophthalmologist
616 S Tejon St Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. Carl Wetzig is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Wetzig specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wetzig 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. Wetzig 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1974
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 1981
- Univ Miami-B Palmer, Cornea/External Disease 1980
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