Dr. John D Polansky M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2460 Willamette St Eugene OR, 97405About
Dr. John Polansky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Eugene, OR. Dr. Polansky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Polansky 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. Polansky 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1968
Temple University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Lupus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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