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Ophthalmology is a field of study in which a person specializes in the eyes, eye muscles, eyelids, laser surgery, lens implants, glasses, contact lenses, eye infections, eye allergies, etc

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24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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