Dr. Lowrey Pearson King M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Suite 200 Charleston SC, 29414About
Dr. Lowrey King is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. King specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. King 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. King 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1983
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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