Dr. Molly V Allen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1120 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Molly Allen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Allen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen 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
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1980
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- Southern Methodist University 1973 Pi Beta Kappa
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Member NC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Member American Ophthalmology Association
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member American Medical Association
- Member North Carolina Medical Society
- Member New Hanover Pender County Medical Society
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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