Dr. Robert E Peyser M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1637 Savannah Hwy Charleston SC, 29407About
Dr. Robert Peyser is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Peyser specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peyser 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. Peyser 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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