Dr. Robert Lester Harbin MD
Ophthalmologist
550 Redmond Rd Nw Rome GA, 30165About
Dr. Robert Harbin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rome, GA. Dr. Harbin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harbin 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. Harbin 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1974
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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