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Dr. Jerry Shields, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Jerry Shields, MD
4.5 (123 Ratings)

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Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Puyallup, WA.
Dr. Jerry Shields, MD
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Dr. Jerry Shields, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Puyallup, WA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Puyallup, WA.

About

Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Puyallup, WA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. They currently practice at Cascade Eye And Skin Centers and are affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Accommodation Disorders and Presbyopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 123 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Eyelid Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Still's Disease
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Keratomileusis
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Physical Examination
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Cascade Eye And Skin Centers
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, Puyallup, WA 98371

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4.5
Based on 123 Reviews
5 Stars (91)
4 Stars (16)
3 Stars (6)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Jun 28, 2016
I've been under Dr, Shields care for about 9yrs for glaucoma and general eye care. I find him and his staff to be reassuring. They show genuine care and patience for any questions you may have. I would trust my eyes to no one else.
Carolanne in Puyallup, WA — Jun 28, 2016
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1997
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jerry Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Accommodation Disorders and Presbyopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus.

Yes, Dr. Jerry Shields, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway, Seattle, WA