Dr. John Lawrence Mason M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1301 20th Ave Meridian MS, 39301About
Dr. John Mason is an ophthalmologist practicing in Meridian, MS. Dr. Mason specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mason 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. Mason 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 Ms Sch Of Med 1991
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Lupus
- Chalazion
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- Dr. Don E Marascalco M.D.1301 20th Ave Meridian MS 39301
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