Dr. Marilu O'byrne M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1580 W Causeway Approach Suite 3 Mandeville LA, 70471About
Dr. Marilu O'byrne is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mandeville, LA. Dr. O'byrne specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. O'byrne 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. O'byrne 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1981
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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