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Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD
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Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC.
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Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Morganton, NC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC.

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Dr. Akers Jr graduated from Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC and has 34 years experience. Dr. Akers Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital and Mission Hospital McDowell. Dr. Akers Jr has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akers Jr received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Akers Jr' office accepts new patients. Dr. Akers Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Congenital Nystagmus
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Lazy Eye
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Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgery Ctr of Morganton Eye Physicians PA
    335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 433-6223
  2. 2 Morganton Eye Physicians P.A.
    640 Oak St, Forest City, NC 28043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 245-5550
  3. 3 Morganton Eye Physicians P.A.
    1622 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 482-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  4. 4 Morganton Eye Physicians P.A.
    40 E Medical Ct, Marion, NC 28752
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 652-1000

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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akers Jr' profile.

Dr. Akers Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital and Mission Hospital McDowell.

Yes, Dr. Richard Akers Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Cleveland

    201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC

  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

    125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC

  • Mission Hospital McDowell

    430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC