Dr. Michael Lindon Harris MD
Ophthalmologist
4501 Maccorkle Ave Sw Suite 500 Charleston WV, 25309About
Dr. Michael Harris is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Harris specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harris 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. Harris 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
Temple University School of Medicine M.D. 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Blepharoplasty
- Blepharorrhaphy
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Destruction Of Lesion Of Retina And Choroid
- Eyelid Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
- Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
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