Dr. Sidney K Gicheru MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Sidney K Gicheru MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(1)
440 W LBJ fwy #300 Irving Texas, 75063
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Dr. Sidney Gicheru is an ophthalmologist practicing in Irving, Texas. Dr. Gicheru specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gicheru 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. Gicheru 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.

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Dr. Sidney K Gicheru MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is cataract surgery painful?

    Cataract surgery is usually not painful. You will be given sedatives and numbing eye drops. You can read more in-depth here: https://www.dfweyes.com/cataract-surgery/is-cataract-surgery-painful/ READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

LASIK Eye SurgeryCataract Surgery

Treatments

  • Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Refractive Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Dr. Sidney K Gicheru MD's Practice location

LaserCare Eye Center

440 W LBJ fwy #300 -
Irving, Texas 75063
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New patients: 214-574-9600
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LaserCare Eye Center

4708 Alliance Blvd #620 -
Plano, Texas 75093
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New patients: 469-331-8585
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Lasercare Eye Center

1900 E State Hwy 114 -
Southlake, TX 76092
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New patients: 817-481-2727
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