Dr. Alan Richard Erickson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1206 Route 72 W Manahawkin NJ, 08050About
Dr. Alan Erickson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Manahawkin, NJ. Dr. Erickson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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