
Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1955 1st Ave N Saint Petersburg FL, 33713About
Dr. Orion Ayer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Ayer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ayer 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. Ayer 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
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1974
Meharry Medical College 1974
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Practice At 1955 1st Ave N
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