Dr. Dean R Jacobs MD
Ophthalmologist
8910 Two Notch Rd Suite 301 Columbia SC, 29223About
Dr. Dean Jacobs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Jacobs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jacobs 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. Jacobs 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
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1979
University of California 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Sarcoidosis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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