
My Locations
Areas of Specialty
Dr. Richard I. Chang specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases, corneal transplants, pterygium surgery, anterior segment surgery (small incision cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants), and external diseases of the eye. He also provides medical treatment for glaucoma and primary eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Certifications & Professional Associations
Dr. Chang is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Medical Education
Dr. Chang completed his medical education at Bowman Gray School of Medicine, his internship at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, VA, his residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, and his fellowship in corneal and external disease at the University of Rochester.