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Eye doctors, or ophthalmologists, are physicians who have specialized knowledge and skill in diagnosing, treating, and surgically correcting visual impairment as well as eye disease.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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