Dr. James E. Tearse MD
Ophthalmologist
805 Veterans Blvd Suite #125 Redwood City CA, 94063About
Dr. James Tearse is an ophthalmologist practicing in Redwood City, CA. Dr. Tearse specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tearse 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. Tearse 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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