Dr. Glenn C Yiu MD, PHD
Ophthalmologist
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27705About
Dr. Glenn Yiu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Yiu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Yiu 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. Yiu 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.
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