Dr. Stephen Trevor Briscoe MD
Ophthalmologist
1470 Cumberland Falls Hwy Corbin KY, 40701About
Dr. Stephen Briscoe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Corbin, KY. Dr. Briscoe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Briscoe 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. Briscoe 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
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1992
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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