
Dr. John D Twelker OD, PHD
Optometrist
707 N Alvernon Way Suite 301 Tucson AZ, 85711About
Dr. John Twelker is an optometrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Twelker specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Twelker 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
University of California 1992
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Retinoscopy in infants using a near noncycloplegic technique, cycloplegia with tropicamide 1%, and cycloplegia with cyclopentolate 1%.
- Response properties of normal observers and patients during automated perimetry.
- The effect of cycloplegia on measurement of the ocular components.
- Comparison of cyclopentolate versus tropicamide cycloplegia in children.
- Comparison of corneal versus through-the-lid A-scan ultrasound biometry.
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