Dr. Paul M Griffey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
508 Baylor Ct Suite C Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Paul Griffey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Griffey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Griffey 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. Griffey 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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