Dr. John E. Ridley MD
Ophthalmologist
824 W Sierra Ln Thiensville WI, 53092About
Dr. John Ridley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Thiensville, WI. Dr. Ridley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ridley 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. Ridley 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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