Dr. Silas Chase Read MD
Ophthalmologist
957 Baxter St Athens GA, 30606About
Dr. Silas Read is an ophthalmologist practicing in Athens, GA. Dr. Read specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Read 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. Read 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.
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