Dr. Bruce Emerson Herron MD
Ophthalmologist
668 Skyline Dr Jackson TN, 38301About
Dr. Bruce Herron is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, TN. Dr. Herron specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Herron 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. Herron 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1969
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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