Dr. Glenn Stephen Shear M.D.
Ophthalmologist
33 Upper Riverdale Rd Sw Suite 114 Riverdale GA, 30274About
Dr. Glenn Shear is an ophthalmologist practicing in Riverdale, GA. Dr. Shear specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shear 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. Shear 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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