James H. Merritt
Experienced in Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome

Dr. James H. Merritt

Ophthalmology
Texas Health Resources
Oculoplastic Associates Of Texas - Dallas
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 508, 
Dallas, TX 
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Experienced in Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome
Texas Health Resources
Oculoplastic Associates Of Texas - Dallas
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 508, 
Dallas, TX 
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Overview

James Merritt is an Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, Chalazion, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
UT Health Science Center At Houston - GME (1983)
Residency
UT Health Science Center at Houston - Ophthalmology (1984)
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Oculoplastic Associates of Texas - Dallas
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 508, Dallas, TX 75231
Call: 214-369-0555

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Bilateral Acanthamoeba Panophthalmitis: A rare and unique case.
Bilateral Acanthamoeba Panophthalmitis: A rare and unique case.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology case reports
Published: July 23, 2020
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    • Amebiasis
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