Dr. Bruce Carter

OphthalmologyPediatric Eye Specialist
Charlottesville, VA
Accepts Medicare

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Cataracts
Tear Duct Obstruction
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About Me

Dr. Bruce C. Carter is a retired ophthalmologist who specialized in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He served patients in Charlottesville and throughout Virginia for over 45 years, providing medical and surgical care for children with eye conditions and adults with eye muscle disorders. Dr. Carter retired from active practice on September 30, 2022.

Dr. Carter completed his medical education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and pursued advanced fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology. Throughout his career, he focused on treating strabismus, amblyopia, and a variety of pediatric ophthalmological diseases, emphasizing eye alignment and muscle disorders.

He was board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and held appointments at Martha Jefferson Hospital and the University of Virginia Hospital. Dr. Carter was also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a past president of the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Training

  • in Pediatric Ophthalmology

    University of Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh PA

    Fellowship
  • University of Kentucky

    Rotating Internship

    University of Kentucky

    Residency
  • University of Virginia Hospital

    in Ophthalmology

    University of Virginia

    Residency
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    University of Virginia

    Medical School
  • Bachelor of Science

    Wake Forest College

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IN, VA
License Numbers
01060339A, 0101239819