Dr. James Matthew Rouse M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Uk Department Of Ophthalmology Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. James Rouse is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Rouse specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rouse 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. Rouse 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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