Dr. James A Goodson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
365 W Wesmark Blvd Sumter SC, 29150About
Dr. James Goodson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sumter, SC. Dr. Goodson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Goodson 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. Goodson 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
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1997
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1993
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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