Dr. Derek Sprunger
Ophthalmology
Indianapolis, IN
40 years experience male
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Office
Indianapolis, IN
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
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10 Agrees
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Derek Sprungeranswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Dose on bottle: There is no 1 set dose for this treatment modality. Advice not utilizing more than is suggested on bottle. Also, remember other treatments for dry eye: preservative free artificial tears, punctal plugs, restasis, etc.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Derek Sprungeranswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Yes, possible : With these symptoms, should see an eye physician to make sure not a more significant eye problem such as retina pathology.
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Derek Sprungeranswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Referred pain: The most common cause for headache feeling like it is in the eyes is from referred pain( sensation because of proximity of nerves to eyes)
other more significant causes are possible however.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sprunger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sprunger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thanks to help me :)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University School of Medicine
Graduated 1985MD
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana Wesleyan University
Graduated 1981MD
Residency
Indiana University Hospital
Residency
St. Vincent Hospital & Health Services
Affiliations
American Eye Study Club
Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Pediatrics
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