Dr. Ralph Alphonse Sawyer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
10061 Lakes End Ct Jacksonville FL, 32256About
Dr. Ralph Sawyer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Sawyer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sawyer 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. Sawyer 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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