Dr. Donald John Mirate M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2707 N Forrest St Valdosta GA, 31602About
Dr. Donald Mirate is an ophthalmologist practicing in Valdosta, GA. Dr. Mirate specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mirate 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. Mirate 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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