Dr. James Kenneth Chance MD
Ophthalmologist
802 Mccarthy Blvd New Bern NC, 28562About
Dr. James Chance is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Bern, NC. Dr. Chance specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chance 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. Chance 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
Dr. James Kenneth Chance MD's Practice location
Dr. James Kenneth Chance MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Chance
Recommended Articles
- What Is HSV-1?
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1)HSV-1 or herpes simplex virus type 1 is a type of herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. It is called "oral herpes" because it often causes sores around the mouth or on the lips. Cold sores are also called as fever blisters. However, the sores can also be found...
- How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery
The normal process of aging is the leading cause of cataracts. The eye’s lens slowly loses its clarity and gets cloudy as we age. As a result, the quality of vision decreases. Cataract surgery is recommended when your life’s quality starts to suffer.It is important to know how to prepare...
- What Causes Iritis?
What is iritis?The colored part of the eye is called the iris. When the iris gets inflamed, the condition is called iritis, which is also called anterior uveitis. The muscles present in the iris help in pupil contraction and relaxation. The anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are also...
- How is Conjunctivitis Contracted?
Conjunctivitis is a very common and unpleasant condition, especially for people that use contact lenses. Children can be equally affected by this disease, as well as adults. People who have conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, can transmit the disease to their family or friends or anyone else...
- What is Dry Eye?
Dry eyes are a condition in which the eyes do not get enough moisture and lubrication from tears. It is the tears that provides constant moisture to the eyes, which is very important for comfort of viewing. It is a very common condition in the population, particularly in people above 40-years-old....
- How to Prepare for Lasik Eye Surgery
Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, is a revolutionary new technology that corrects distortion in vision using focused laser beams to remove corneal tissue. The reconstruction of the surface of the cornea enables it...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bettina Bass Meekins MD802 Mccarthy Blvd New Bern NC 28562
- Dr. Shil Kiritkumar Patel M.D.1403 MCCARTHY BLVD NEW BERN NC 28562
- Dr. Jay A Singleton D.O.3515 Trent Rd New Bern NC 28562
- Dr. Dean Palanca Ouano MD802 Mccarthy Blvd New Bern NC 28562
- Dr. Harold Harrington Cameron MD802 Mccarthy Blvd New Bern NC 28562
- Dr. Andrew Davidson M.D.3515 Trent Rd New Bern NC 28562