Dr. James A Safar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6500 Northwest Dr Suite 350 Mesquite TX, 75150About
Dr. James Safar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mesquite, TX. Dr. Safar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Safar 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. Safar 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1994
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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