Dr. William Doty Farmer MD
Ophthalmologist
1308 Belk Blvd Oxford MS, 38655About
Dr. William Farmer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oxford, MS. Dr. Farmer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farmer 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. Farmer 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1996
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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