Overview
Eric Wigton is an Ophthalmologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Wigton is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4900 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62226
3990 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Wigton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Wigton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Wigton by calling their office at 618-277-1130. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Wigton a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Wigton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric Wigton specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Wigton is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Eric Wigton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Wigton has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Wigton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Wigton accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Wigton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-277-1130 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Wigton isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Wigton isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Wigton isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Wigton isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Wigton isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Wigton isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Wigton isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Wigton isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Wigton isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Wigton isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AniridiaDr. Wigton isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Wigton isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Wigton isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Wigton isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.