Dr. Sharon Jick M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9890 Clayton Rd Suite 200 Saint Louis MO, 63124About
Dr. Sharon Jick is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Jick specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jick 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. Jick 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1999
University of California 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
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