Dr. Karin R. Sletten-farjo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2305 Genoa Business Park Dr Suite 250 Brighton MI, 48114About
Dr. Karin Sletten-farjo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brighton, MI. Dr. Sletten-farjo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sletten-farjo 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. Sletten-farjo 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
University of Michigan Medical School 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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