Dr. Don Jobe Jackson MD
Ophthalmologist
1920 Pickens St Columbia SC, 29201About
Dr. Don Jackson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Jackson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jackson 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. Jackson 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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