Ophthalmology Doctors in Franklin, MA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Robert Howard Gushard, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 Franklin Village Dr, Ste 103, Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-520-0577    Fax: 508-520-0565

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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