Dr. Timothy L. Austin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
210 Wells Ave Greenwood SC, 29646About
Dr. Timothy Austin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenwood, SC. Dr. Austin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin 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 Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 2001
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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