Dr. John Mark Franklin MD
Ophthalmologist
4121 Dutchmans Ln Suite 410 Louisville KY, 40207About
Dr. John Franklin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Franklin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin 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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