Dr. Jennifer R. Olbum DO
Ophthalmologist
111 Hazel Lane Suite 102 Sewickley PA, 15143About
Dr. Jennifer Olbum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sewickley, PA. Dr. Olbum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Olbum 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. Olbum 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1988
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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