Dr. James Waid Blackstone M.D.
Ophthalmologist
210 W Spring St Sylacauga AL, 35150Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Blackstone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sylacauga, AL. Dr. Blackstone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blackstone 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. Blackstone 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
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