Dr. John Wesley French M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2978 Sweetleaf Lane Johns Island SC, 29455About
Dr. John French is an ophthalmologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. French specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. French 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. French 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
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