Dr. Jamine L Shechter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
720 Main St Phoenixville PA, 19460About
Dr. Jamine Shechter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenixville, PA. Dr. Shechter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shechter can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shechter can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1988
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
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