Dr. Eric R Barron M.D.
Ophthalmologist
847 Ridgewood St Brownsville TX, 78520About
Dr. Eric Barron is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brownsville, TX. Dr. Barron specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barron 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. Barron 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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