Mr. John G Oliver MD
Ophthalmologist
408 8th St North Wilkesboro NC, 28659About
Dr. John Oliver is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Wilkesboro, NC. Dr. Oliver specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oliver 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. Oliver 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1975
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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