Dr. Richard Edwin Akers M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2555 Court Dr Suite 150 Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Richard Akers is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Akers specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akers 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. Akers 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1970
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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