Dr. Sidney K Gicheru MD
Ophthalmologist
1900 E State Hwy 114 Southlake TX, 76092About
Dr. Sidney Gicheru is an ophthalmologist practicing in Irving, Texas. Dr. Gicheru specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gicheru 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. Gicheru 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Sidney K Gicheru MD's Expert Contributions
Is cataract surgery painful?
Cataract surgery is usually not painful. You will be given sedatives and numbing eye drops. You can read more in-depth here: https://www.dfweyes.com/cataract-surgery/is-cataract-surgery-painful/ READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Refractive Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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