Dr. Alan Verm MD
Ophthalmologist
215 Thompson St Hendersonville NC, 28792Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Alan Verm is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hendersonville, NC. Dr. Verm specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Verm 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. Verm 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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