Dr. Geoffrey John Brent M.D.
Ophthalmologist
92 Tuscarora St Harrisburg PA, 17104About
Dr. Geoffrey Brent is an ophthalmologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Brent specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brent 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. Brent 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1993
Temple University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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