Dr. Robert Keith Shuler MD
Ophthalmologist
2170 Midland Rd Southern Pines NC, 28387About
Dr. Robert Shuler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Shuler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shuler 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. Shuler 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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