Dr. Leah Carol Laxson MD
Ophthalmologist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR MORGANTOWN WV, 26506About
Dr. Leah Laxson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Laxson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Laxson 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. Laxson 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1985
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Spinal projections from the mesencephalic and pontine reticular formation in the North American Opossum: a study using axonal transport techniques.
- Spinal projections from the mesencephalic and pontine reticular formation in the North American Opossum: a study using axonal transport techniques.
- Spinal projections from the medullary reticular formation of the North American opossum: heterogeneity.
- The formation and growth of the cortical layers in the cerebellum of the opossum.
- The development of the Purkinje cell in the cerebellar cortex of the opossum.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Hives
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