Dr. Frank G Rieger MD
Ophthalmologist
One Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Frank Rieger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Rieger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rieger 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. Rieger 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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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Polyethylenimine-conjugated gold nanoparticles: Gene transfer potential and low toxicity in the cornea.
- BMP7 gene transfer via gold nanoparticles into stroma inhibits corneal fibrosis in vivo.
- Characterization of Inhibitor of differentiation (Id) proteins in human cornea.
- Epigenetic Modification Prevents Excessive Wound Healing and Scar Formation After Glaucoma Filtration Surgery.
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