Dr. Shelley K Driesman MD
Ophthalmologist
2371 Black Rock Tpke Fairfield CT, 06825About
Dr. Shelley Driesman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Driesman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Driesman 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. Driesman 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Blepharitis
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