Peter Knowlton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1637 SAVANNAH HWY CHARLESTON SC, 29407About
Dr. Peter Knowlton is an ophthalmologist practicing in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Knowlton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Knowlton 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. Knowlton 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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