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  • Elizabeth Daher, MD

    Elizabeth Daher, MD

    Distance: 20.93 mi
    110 ROBIN RD
    WESTON, MA 02493
  • Sheldon M Buzney, MD 230 Points

    Sheldon M Buzney, MD

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    422 WORCESTER ST STE 201
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Byron Lingeman, MD 110 Points

    Byron Lingeman, MD

    Associates IN Ophthalmology
    Distance: 21.57 mi
    328 Washington St Ste 140
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Deborah Eappen, MD 100 Points

    Deborah Eappen, MD

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    230 Worcester St
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • 100 Points

    New England Eye Center - Wellesley

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    1 Washington Street, Suite 212
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Robert A Lytle, MD 40 Points

    Robert A Lytle, MD

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    332 WASHINGTON ST STE 130
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Deborah Eappen, MD

    Deborah Eappen, MD

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    230 WORCESTER ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Ernest A Sutcliffe, MD

    Ernest A Sutcliffe, MD

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    65 Walnut St
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • William Boger III, MD
    360 Points

    William Boger III, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 Old Road To 9 Acre Cor
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Roberto Cavalieros, MD
    330 Points

    Roberto Cavalieros, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 ORNAC
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Mandi Z Kunen, MD
    270 Points

    Mandi Z Kunen, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Mandi Kunen, MD 100 Points

    Mandi Kunen, MD

    New England Eye Ctr
    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 Ornac, Lexington Eye Associates
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Roberto Pineda II, MD 10 Points

    Roberto Pineda II, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • James W Umlas, MD 10 Points

    James W Umlas, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Katrinka Heher, MD

    Katrinka Heher, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Harvey J Lewis, MD

    Harvey J Lewis, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Olivia C Liao, MD

    Olivia C Liao, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Oine McCabe, MD

    Oine McCabe, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Deborah L McCoy, MD

    Deborah L McCoy, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Michael B Raizman, MD

    Michael B Raizman, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD RD TO 9 ACRE CORNER
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Daniel W Tolpin, MD

    Daniel W Tolpin, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Paul F Vinger, MD

    Paul F Vinger, MD

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Robert Kellan, MD 150 Points

    Robert Kellan, MD

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    60 East St Ste 1100
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • John J. Weiter, MD, PhD
    480 Points

    John J. Weiter, MD, PhD

    Retina Consultants of Boston
    Distance: 22.59 mi
    215 Summer St.
    Suite 12
    HAVERHILL, MA 01830
  • Glenn P Kimball Jr, MD 320 Points

    Glenn P Kimball Jr, MD

    Distance: 22.59 mi
    680 MAIN ST
    HAVERHILL, MA 01830
  • Sheldon M Buzney, MD 230 Points

    Sheldon M Buzney, MD

    Boston Retina
    Distance: 22.59 mi
    680 MAIN ST
    HAVERHILL, MA 01830
  • Glenn Kimball Jr, MD 100 Points

    Glenn Kimball Jr, MD

    Hale Hospital
    Distance: 22.59 mi
    680 Main St
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Irving Bachner, MD 100 Points

    Irving Bachner, MD

    Tallman Eye Assoc
    Distance: 22.59 mi
    1 Park Way
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Glenn Kimball, MD 60 Points

    Glenn Kimball, MD

    Distance: 22.59 mi
    680 Main St
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Wellesley Eye

    Wellesley Eye

    Ernest A Sutcliffe, MD
    Distance: 22.61 mi
    65 Walnut St
    Wellesley, MA 02481
  • Howard M Leibowitz, MD

    Howard M Leibowitz, MD

    Distance: 22.61 mi
    490 WASHINGTON ST
    WELLESLEY, MA 02482
  • John Constantine, MD 120 Points

    John Constantine, MD

    Leahey Eye Clinic Inc
    Distance: 23.18 mi
    9 Central St
    Lowell, MA 01852
  • John Capino, MD

    John Capino, MD

    Distance: 23.18 mi
    1230 BRIDGE ST
    LOWELL, MA 01850
  • David Victor, MD

    David Victor, MD

    Distance: 23.18 mi
    9 Central St
    Lowell, MA 01852
  • Peter P Gudas Jr, MD

    Peter P Gudas Jr, MD

    Distance: 23.5 mi
    17 N AVE BOX 321
    ROCKLAND, MA 02370
  • Bernhard Heersink, MD 100 Points

    Bernhard Heersink, MD

    Cornea Consultants/Kra
    Distance: 23.69 mi
    21 Highland Ave Ste 1
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Jane Dickerman, MD
    510 Points

    Jane Dickerman, MD

    20/20 Eye Care, PC
    Distance: 23.91 mi
    91B Central Street
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • Harriet Dann, MD 290 Points

    Harriet Dann, MD

    Suburban Eye Specialists
    Distance: 23.91 mi
    825 Washington St Ste 160
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • James Patten, MD 120 Points

    James Patten, MD

    Eye Care Specialists
    Distance: 23.91 mi
    825 Washington St Ste 230
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • Daniel Laby, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Laby, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    825 Washington St Ste 370
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • George Frangieh, MD 60 Points

    George Frangieh, MD

    Medical Eye Care Assoc
    Distance: 23.91 mi
    95 Chapel St, Medical Eye Care
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • George T Frangieh, MD 50 Points

    George T Frangieh, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    825 WASHINGTON ST STE 230
    NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • Joseph Groden, MD 40 Points

    Joseph Groden, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    13 E Hoyle St
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • George Frangieh, MD 30 Points

    George Frangieh, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    95 Chapel St
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • James T Patten, MD 30 Points

    James T Patten, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    825 WASHINGTON ST STE 230
    NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • Joseph M Groden, MD 10 Points

    Joseph M Groden, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    13 E HOYLE ST
    NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • Mitesh K Kapadia, MD 10 Points

    Mitesh K Kapadia, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    95 CHAPEL ST
    NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • George A Violin, MD 10 Points

    George A Violin, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    95 CHAPEL ST
    NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • Geoffrey W Emerson, MD

    Geoffrey W Emerson, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    95 CHAPEL ST
    NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • Aaron M Fay, MD

    Aaron M Fay, MD

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    95 CHAPEL ST
    NORWOOD, MA 02062

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