Dr. Michael Pernula, MD
Ophthalmologist
5871 W. CRAIG RD. Las Vegas NV, 89130About
Dr. Michael Pernula is an ophthalmologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Pernula specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pernula 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. Pernula 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
University Of Nevada School Of Medicine 2011
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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