Dr. Eric Benjamin Higgins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
101 E Wood St Spartanburg SC, 29303About
Dr. Eric Higgins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Higgins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Higgins 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. Higgins 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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