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  • Joseph Civantos, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Civantos, MD

    Retina Center
    Distance: 18.45 mi
    71 W 156th St Ste 40D
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Robert Heidenry, MD 110 Points

    Robert Heidenry, MD

    Sure Vision Eye Ctr
    Distance: 19.68 mi
    17850 Kedzie Ave Ste 3500
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Izolda Maria Radvila, MD 100 Points

    Izolda Maria Radvila, MD

    Distance: 19.68 mi
    17850 Kedzie Ave Ste 1200
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Martin Joffe, MD 100 Points

    Martin Joffe, MD

    Pronger Smith Med Assoc West; Pronger Smith Medical Care Llp; St Francis Family Health
    Distance: 21.61 mi
    2320 High St
    Blue Island, IL 60406
  • Seth Kaplan, MD
    400 Points

    Seth Kaplan, MD

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Martin Joffe, MD
    250 Points

    Martin Joffe, MD

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Allen Pielet, MD 120 Points

    Allen Pielet, MD

    Eye Associates
    Distance: 24.18 mi
    6701 159th St, #C
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • John Hanlon Jr, MD 120 Points

    John Hanlon Jr, MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    2850 W 95th St Ste 401
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Algimantas Gleveckas, MD 100 Points

    Algimantas Gleveckas, MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    3900 W 95th St
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Kevin Zweig, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Zweig, MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    2850 W 95th St Ste 12
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Sol Kaufman, DO 80 Points

    Sol Kaufman, DO

    Eye Ear Nose & Throat Ctr
    Distance: 25.15 mi
    3300 W 95th St
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Michael Carroll, MD

    Michael Carroll, MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    3560 W 95th St
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Christopher Pelzek, MD
    520 Points

    Christopher Pelzek, MD

    Retina-Vitreous Assoc
    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4930 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Christian Hyacinthe, MD
    200 Points

    Christian Hyacinthe, MD

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4061 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Ralph Dado, MD 130 Points

    Ralph Dado, MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    9621 Southwest Hwy
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • E Cassidy, MD 100 Points

    E Cassidy, MD

    Eye Specialist Ctr
    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4400 W 95th St Ste 102
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • John Kwinn, MD 100 Points

    John Kwinn, MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    5716 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • James Liang, MD 100 Points

    James Liang, MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4429 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Paul Schmidt, MD 160 Points

    Paul Schmidt, MD

    Paul J Schmidt & Assoc
    Distance: 27.16 mi
    7600 W College Dr Ste 2
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Joel Mann, MD 110 Points

    Joel Mann, MD

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    6420 W 127th St
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Stephen Kroczek, MD 120 Points

    Stephen Kroczek, MD

    Medical Group
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 E Coolspring Ave
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Richard Houck, MD 100 Points

    Richard Houck, MD

    Houck Eye Care
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    PO Box 9006
    Michigan City, IN 46361
  • Anthony Weber, MD 100 Points

    Anthony Weber, MD

    Medical Group Of Michigan City Inc
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 E Coolspring Ave
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Richard Houck, MD

    Richard Houck, MD

    Houck Eye Care
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    130 Commerce Square, P.O. Box 9006
    Michigan City, IN 46361
  • Anthony Weber, MD

    Anthony Weber, MD

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 E Coolspring Ave
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Ben Ticho, MD 200 Points

    Ben Ticho, MD

    The Eye Specialists Center
    Distance: 27.56 mi
    10436 Southwest Highway
    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Karl Ticho, MD 110 Points

    Karl Ticho, MD

    Eye Specialist Ctr
    Distance: 27.56 mi
    10436 Southwest Hwy
    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Linas Sidrys, MD 110 Points

    Linas Sidrys, MD

    Distance: 27.56 mi
    9830 Ridgeland Ave
    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Linas Sidrys, MD 30 Points

    Linas Sidrys, MD

    Ophthalmology
    Distance: 27.56 mi
    5850 W. 111th Street
    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Chang Wang, MD

    Chang Wang, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    4901 W 79th St
    Burbank, IL 60459

  • Chicago Eye Consultants

    Distance: 32.96 mi
    4401 South Harlem Avenue
    Stickney, IL 60402

  • Chicagoland Retinal Consultants

    Distance: 32.96 mi
    4401 S Harlem Avenue
    Stickney, IL 60402

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