Mr. Jerome Albert Peters M.D.
Ophthalmologist
330 W Pittsburgh St Greensburg PA, 15601About
Dr. Jerome Peters is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greensburg, PA. Dr. Peters specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peters 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. Peters 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1980
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1980
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
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