Sean Edward Sykes DO
Ophthalmologist
FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FORT BELVOIR VA, 22060About
Dr. Sean Sykes is an ophthalmologist practicing in FORT BELVOIR, VA. Dr. Sykes specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sykes 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. Sykes 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.
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