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Would an eye surgery doctor know a lot about eye diseases or and eye doctor who specialize in eye diseases?

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Opthamologists: For the most part both descriptions are of an opthamologist.

Dr Baxi agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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Both would know: An ophthalmology residency gives extensive training regarding both diseases and surgeries of the eye.

Dr Sparacino and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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