Dr. Homer Sheridan Nelson MD
Ophthalmologist
626 1st St Macon GA, 31201About
Dr. Homer Nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Macon, GA. Dr. Nelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1958
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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