Dr. Kurt Kelley M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8 Mason St Brunswick ME, 04011About
Dr. Kurt Kelley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brunswick, ME. Dr. Kelley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kelley 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. Kelley 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
University of Vermont College of Medicine 2007
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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