Dr. Persila V. Mertz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
115 E Main St Ephrata PA, 17522About
Dr. Persila Mertz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ephrata, PA. Dr. Mertz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mertz 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. Mertz 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1987
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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