Cataract Surgery Center - Roswell, NM
Roswell Ophthalmologist Doctors for Cataract SurgeryType of Physician: Ophthalmologist What is a Ophthalmologist? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology. Practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to doctors and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Ophthalmologist Doctors in Roswell * Engstrom Eye Center  Stephen W Montgomery MD  Richard J Sidd MD  Eye Associates Of New Mexico  Eye Associates Of New Mexico  Michael G Lim MD  Fillmore Eye Clinic  Fillmore Eye Clinic Roswell, New MexicoUpcoming Local Events2013-06-01
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Cataract SurgeryWhat is a cataract?A cataract is an eye disease in which the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, causing a decrease in vision. The lens is important for focusing light onto the back of the eye (the retina) so th... Other Related Cataract Surgery ArticlesEmergency Contact for Roswell
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