Dr. Kerry T Givens M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2108 Harrisburg Pike Suite 100 Lancaster PA, 17601About
Dr. Kerry Givens is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Givens specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Givens 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. Givens 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
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