Dr. Erin Farrell MD
Ophthalmologist
1340 Poydras St New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Erin Farrell is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Farrell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farrell 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. Farrell 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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