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Dr. Eric Wigton, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
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Dr. Eric Wigton, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Swansea, IL.
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Dr. Eric Wigton, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Swansea, IL
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Eric Wigton, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Swansea, IL.

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Dr. Eric Wigton, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Swansea, IL and has 17 years experience. They graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. They currently practice at Illinois Eye Surgeons and are affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Alton Memorial Hospital and Anderson Hospital. Dr. Wigton has experience treating conditions like Senile Cataracts, Cataract and Retinal Dystrophy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wigton received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Wigton is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Retinal Dystrophy
Senile Cataracts
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Retinal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Eyelid Disorders
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
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Chalazion
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
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Locations

  1. 1 Quantum Vision Centers
    3990 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226
  2. 2 Novamed Eye Surg Ctr of Maryvi
    12 Professional Park Dr, Maryville, IL 62062
  3. 3 Illinois Eye Surgeons
    111 W Lincoln St, Belleville, IL 62220
  4. 4 Illinois Eye Surgeons
    18 Ginger Creek Pkwy, Glen Carbon, IL 62034

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    2007
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Wigton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wigton's profile.

Dr. Wigton frequently treats the following conditions: Senile Cataracts, Cataract and Retinal Dystrophy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Wigton, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Alton Memorial Hospital and Anderson Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Wigton, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL

  • Alton Memorial Hospital

    1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL

  • Anderson Hospital

    6800 State Route 162, Maryville, IL