Dr. William R Yeakley MD
Ophthalmologist
1 Park West Blvd Suite 150 Akron OH, 44320About
Dr. William Yeakley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Yeakley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Yeakley 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. Yeakley 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Wills Eye Hospital, Cornea/External Disease 1980
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