Dr. Harold E Shaw M.D.
Ophthalmologist
601 Halton Rd Greenville SC, 29607About
Dr. Harold Shaw is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Shaw specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw 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.
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