Dr. Becky Jo Fredrickson M.D.,PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
1740 W 27th St Suite 180 Houston TX, 77008About
Dr. Becky Fredrickson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Fredrickson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fredrickson 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. Fredrickson 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 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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