Dr. Jason D Burns M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9157 Huebner Rd San Antonio TX, 78240About
Dr. Jason Burns is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Burns specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burns 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. Burns 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1998
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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