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  • David Pfoff, MD 100 Points

    David Pfoff, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    950 E Harvard Ave
    Denver, CO 80210
  • Kevin Brady, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Brady, MD

    Retinal Consultants-CO
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    2005 Franklin St Ste 180
    Denver, CO 80205
  • Robert Shields, MD 100 Points

    Robert Shields, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    850 E Harvard Ave Ste 115
    Denver, CO 80210
  • Randy Craven, MD 100 Points

    Randy Craven, MD

    Specialty Eye Care
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    8101 E Lowry Blvd
    Denver, CO 80230
  • Patricia Maurer, MD 100 Points

    Patricia Maurer, MD

    St Joseph Hospital
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    2045 Franklin St
    Denver, CO 80205
  • Bob Shields 100 Points

    Bob Shields

    UCHealth - Bob Shields MD
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    2000 South Colorado Blvd
    #100
    Denver, CO 80222
  • Ronald Wise 100 Points

    Ronald Wise

    UCHealth - Ronald Wise MD
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    1435 Wazee St
    101
    Denver, CO 80202
  • 100 Points

    UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center – Colorado Center

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    2000 S. Colorado Boulevard
    Annex Building, Suite 100
    Denver, CO 80222
  • 100 Points

    UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center – LoDo

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    1435 Wazee Street
    Suite 101
    Denver, CO 80202
  • Darren Gregory, MD 100 Points

    Darren Gregory, MD

    Univ Of Colorado Hlth Sci Ctr
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    4200 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
  • David Johnson, MD 100 Points

    David Johnson, MD

    University Of CO
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    4200 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
  • Naresh Mandava, MD 100 Points

    Naresh Mandava, MD

    University Ophthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    4200 E 9th Ave, #B204
    Denver, CO 80220
  • Michael May, MD 100 Points

    Michael May, MD

    University Ophthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    4200 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
  • Michael Taravella, MD 100 Points

    Michael Taravella, MD

    University Ophthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    4200 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
  • Brian Joondeph, MD 100 Points

    Brian Joondeph, MD

    Vitreo Retinal Consultants
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    1721 E 19th Ave Ste 550
    Denver, CO 80218
  • Delbert Weltman, MD 100 Points

    Delbert Weltman, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    910 16th St Ste 630
    Denver, CO 80202
  • Wilbur Wilson, MD 100 Points

    Wilbur Wilson, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    850 E Harvard Ave Ste 355
    Denver, CO 80210
  • Michael Hawes, MD 90 Points

    Michael Hawes, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    850 E Harvard Ave Ste 345
    Denver, CO 80210
  • William Whalen, MD 80 Points

    William Whalen, MD

    United Optical Ctr
    Distance: 8.93 mi
    950 E Harvard Ave Ste 380
    Denver, CO 80210
  • Douglas Holmes, MD 10 Points

    Douglas Holmes, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    1721 E 19th Ave Ste 550
    Denver, CO 80218
  • Robert Fante, DO, MD

    Robert Fante, DO, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    2005 Franklin St Bldg 2st
    Denver, CO 80205
  • William L Hines, MD

    William L Hines, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    2480 S Downing St
    Denver, CO 80210
  • William Keats, MD

    William Keats, MD

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    1325 S Colorado Blvd Ste 480
    Denver, CO 80210

  • Omni Eye Specialists

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    55 Madison Street
    Suite 355
    Denver, CO 80206
  • Nancy Houlder, MD 310 Points

    Nancy Houlder, MD

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    3550 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 102
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Thomas Campbell, MD 170 Points

    Thomas Campbell, MD

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    7920 W. 44th Avenue
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Melinda O'Rourke, MD 120 Points

    Melinda O'Rourke, MD

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    4855 Ward Rd
    500
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Larry Underwood, MD 120 Points

    Larry Underwood, MD

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    4350 Wadsworth Blvd Ste 350
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Robert King, MD 110 Points

    Robert King, MD

    Children's Eye Physicians
    Distance: 8.99 mi
    4045 Wadsworth Blvd Ste 111
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Nancy Houlder 10 Points

    Nancy Houlder

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    3550 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 102
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Robert King, MD

    Robert King, MD

    Children's Eye Physicians Pc
    Distance: 8.99 mi
    4045 Wadsworth Blvd
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Todd Hammond, Dr.

    Todd Hammond, Dr.

    The Eye Clinic, Veterinary
    Distance: 8.99 mi
    7630 West 39th Avenue
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Mary Lansing, MD 230 Points

    Mary Lansing, MD

    Eldorado Retina Associates
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    90 Health Park Drive, Suite 100
    Louisville, CO 80027

  • Colorado Eye Center - CLOSED

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    1371 E. Hecla Drive
    Suite C
    Louisville, CO 80027
  • Dennis O'Connell, DO
    1190 Points

    Dennis O'Connell, DO

    InSight Retina Consultants
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    15901 E. Briarwood Circle
    Ste 100
    Aurora, CO 80016
  • Stephen Kesselman, MD 370 Points

    Stephen Kesselman, MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1550 S Potomac St Ste 240
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Kenton Nofsinger, MD 200 Points

    Kenton Nofsinger, MD

    Burcham Eyecare Ctr - RETIRED
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    750 Potomac St Ste 223
    Aurora, CO 80011
  • Paul Balstad, MD 100 Points

    Paul Balstad, MD

    Aurora Vision Specialists
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1400 S Potomac St Ste 210
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Jane Bateman, MD 100 Points

    Jane Bateman, MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    PO Box 6510, 1675 N Ursula F731
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • James Burcham III, MD 100 Points

    James Burcham III, MD

    Burcham Eyecare Ctr
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    750 Potomac St Ste 223
    Aurora, CO 80011
  • Vikram Durairaj, MD 100 Points

    Vikram Durairaj, MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Ursula St
    Aurora, CO 80010
  • Philip Ellis, MD 100 Points

    Philip Ellis, MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    PO Box 6510, Rocky Mt Lions Eye Inst
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Allison Faucett, MD 100 Points

    Allison Faucett, MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    12605 E 16th Ave
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Jennifer Grin, MD 100 Points

    Jennifer Grin, MD

    Jennifer M. Grin, MD, PC
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1411 So. Potomac St. #140
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Alan Palestine 100 Points

    Alan Palestine

    UCHealth - Alan Palestine MD
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Christopher Gelston 100 Points

    Christopher Gelston

    UCHealth - Christopher Gelston MD, MA
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Darren Gregory 100 Points

    Darren Gregory

    UCHealth - Darren Gregory MD
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Derek Delmonte 100 Points

    Derek Delmonte

    UCHealth - Derek Delmonte MD
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Frank Siringo 100 Points

    Frank Siringo

    UCHealth - Frank Siringo MD OD
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • Jeffrey Olson 100 Points

    Jeffrey Olson

    UCHealth - Jeffrey Olson MD
    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1675 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045

Ophthalmologist Info

Ophthalmologist Summary:
Ophthalmologists are eye doctors who specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and injuries of the eyes. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors or doctors of osteopathy who have chosen the field of vision and the eyes for helping patients. These doctors deal with all issues regarding the anatomy, physiology, function, and diseases that affect the eyes. In addition, ophthalmologists can perform routine eye examinations, dispense advice to patients, and write prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Ophthalmologists are also able to prescribe eye drops or drugs to help treat eye infections and diseases.

Ophthalmologists can be considered specialists in both medicine and surgery, as they perform a variety of surgical and nonsurgical interventions to help those who suffer with eye problems.

Ophthalmologist Education and Training:


An ophthalmologist must first obtain a 4 year bachelor's degree, then complete 4 years of medical school in an ophthalmologist program, a 1 year internship, and at least 3 years of residency in the field. Those wishing to pursue a sub-specialty must complete an additional 1 to 2 years of training. After all education has been completed, an Ophthalmology Certification Exam must be passed in order to become a certified ophthalmologist.

Ophthalmologist Conditions Treated:


A few of the concerns and eye disorders that Ophthalmologists deal with include:


Ophthalmologist Sub-specialties:


While ophthalmology is a specialty within the medical field, there are many sub-specialties with ophthalmology. These sub-specialties may focus on certain parts of the eye, certain conditions, specific procedures, or specific populations. Some sub-specialties may include Cornea and External Disease, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Ophthalmic Pathology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, or one of many others.

Ophthalmologist Procedures and Treatments:


Just a few of the interventions used by Ophthalmologists include:

  • Blepharoplasty
  • Cataract surgery
  • Corrective surgery
  • Eye exams
  • Eye ultrasound
  • Eylea injections
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • Fundus photography
  • Laser surgery
  • LASIK eye surgery
  • Lucentis injections
  • Optical coherence tomography
  • Prescribe corrective eyewear
  • Refractive surgery
  • Scleral buckle
  • Vision exams
  • Vitrectomy

Ophthalmologist Associations:


The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Ophthalmology are just two of the associations that Ophthalmologist may be linked with. There are many other associations, including those specific to each state and those devoted to sub-specialties within the field.

Ophthalmologist FAQs:
What is an

Ophthalmologist

?
An Ophthalmologist is a physician who performs eye surgery, as well as provides vision care by diagnosing and treating the eye.

Why might I see an Ophthalmologist?
You should see an Ophthalmologist if you experience a change in vision, such as eye pain or redness. You should also see an Ophthalmologist if you experience blurred vision, double vision or eyestrain.

What are some areas that an ophthalmologist can specialize in?
Some of the specialized areas are glaucoma, plastic surgery, cornea diseases, retinal diseases and pediatrics.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, optometrist and optician?
These titles are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different and involve different qualifications and practice criteria. An optician mainly works with corrective eye wear and cannot diagnose or treat any condition. An optometrist is a doctor of optometry. While an optometrist may diagnose eye and vision problems, treatment is limited to prescription of corrective eye wear and medications for certain diseases that affect the eye. An optometrist is not a medical doctor. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy with a specialization in care of the eyes and vision. An ophthalmologist can perform all of the duties of the other eye professionals, as well as diagnosing and treating conditions and performing surgical interventions when necessary. The ophthalmologist has the most complete training and qualifications for all aspects of eye and vision health.

What is a holistic ophthalmologist?
This is an ophthalmologist who takes a more natural approach to treating eye diseases and injuries. He or she recommends dietary supplements to maintain eye health as well as alternative medicines and procedures such as acupuncture.

How many ophthalmologists are there in the United States?
The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) states that there are 25,152 ophthalmologists in the United States as of March 6, 2014.

Ophthalmologist Related Terms:
eyes, retina, cornea, glasses, contact lenses laser eye surgery, glaucoma, ocular surgery, near sighted, far sighted, astigmatism, blindness, pink eye, discharge, cataracts, tumors, eye examinations, ophthalmology, vision