Location
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About Me
Dr. Douglas Blackmon is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery and corneal and external disease management. He provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the front of the eye, including cataracts, corneal infections, and degenerative diseases. Dr. Blackmon is proficient in all types of modern cataract surgery and corneal transplantation techniques, offering advanced surgical options for vision restoration.
As an Assistant Professor at Emory University, he is dedicated to both patient care and medical education. Dr. Blackmon teaches ophthalmology residents at Emory University, focusing on cataract and corneal surgery as well as clinical ophthalmology. He is an active member of professional societies such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Cornea Society, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of eye care advancements.
Training

MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medical School
BA
Hendrix College
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
Interactive Cartographic Storytelling with Complex Spatio-Temporal Structures and Social Connections
Volume: 13762•2022The presence of T-lymphocyte subpopulations (CD4 and CD8) in pterygia: evaluation of the inflammatory response.
Adv Ther•2008Corneal perforation with secondary congenital aphakia in Peters anomaly.
Cornea•2005Visual outcome after LASIK in adults with amblyopia
Volume: 45•2004Congenital iris coloboma repair using a modified McCannel suture technique.
Am J Ophthalmol•2003
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- GA
- License Numbers
- 051434


