Dr. Isam J Zakhour M.D.
Ophthalmologist
602 E Cheves St Florence SC, 29506About
Dr. Isam Zakhour is an ophthalmologist practicing in Florence, SC. Dr. Zakhour specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zakhour 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. Zakhour 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
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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