Dr. William David Irvine MD
Ophthalmologist
1000 Vann Dr Suite A Jackson TN, 38305About
Dr. William Irvine is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, TN. Dr. Irvine specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Irvine 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. Irvine 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1987
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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