Dr. Richard Carlin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2347 Lenora Church Rd Snellville GA, 30078About
Specializing in ophthalmology, Dr. Richard Carlin, MD is one of the country's most highly rated doctors. He currently sees patients in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Carlin completed medical school at University ...
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1971
University of Michigan Medical School 1975
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birthmark
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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