Dr. Brian Douglas Alder MD
Ophthalmologist
2301 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Brian Alder is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Alder specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alder 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. Alder 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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