Dr. Craig A Merrill M.D.
Ophthalmologist
931 Oak Park Blvd Suite 201 Pismo Beach CA, 93449About
Dr. Craig Merrill is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pismo Beach, CA. Dr. Merrill specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Merrill 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. Merrill 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1991
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Utah HSC/Moran Eye Ctr, Glaucoma 1995
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