Dr. Eric B Farber M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2149 W 24th St Yuma AZ, 85364About
Dr. Eric Farber is an ophthalmologist practicing in Yuma, AZ. Dr. Farber specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farber 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. Farber 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1974
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Conjunctivitis
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