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  • Richard M Launer, MD 10 Points

    Richard M Launer, MD

    Distance: 15.89 mi
    4625 CHURCHILL ST STE 210
    SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
  • Evan Ballard, MD 140 Points

    Evan Ballard, MD

    Associated Eye Care
    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Alan Downie, MD 110 Points

    Alan Downie, MD

    Associated Eye Care
    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Carl Tubbs, MD 110 Points

    Carl Tubbs, MD

    Associated Eye Care
    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Douglas Carlson, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Carlson, MD

    Associated Eye Care
    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Stephen Lane, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Lane, MD

    Associated Eye Care Ltd; Associated Eye Care At Lake Elmo; Associated Eye Care At New Richmond
    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Evan Ballard, MD 10 Points

    Evan Ballard, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Gary S Schwartz, MD 10 Points

    Gary S Schwartz, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • Carl Tubbs, MD

    Carl Tubbs, MD

    Associated Eye Physcns&Surgs
    Distance: 17.67 mi
    232 Main St N
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Evan A Ballard, MD

    Evan A Ballard, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • Douglas J Carlson, MD

    Douglas J Carlson, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • Alan A Downie, MD

    Alan A Downie, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • Alan Downie, MD

    Alan Downie, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    1120 Amundson Dr
    Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Stephen S Lane, MD

    Stephen S Lane, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVER CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • William J Lipham, MD

    William J Lipham, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • David H Park, MD

    David H Park, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • Carl B Tubbs, MD

    Carl B Tubbs, MD

    Distance: 17.67 mi
    2950 CURVE CREST BLVD W
    STILLWATER, MN 55082
  • Michael Lins, MD 20 Points

    Michael Lins, MD

    Fridley Plaza Clinic-Columbia Park Medical Group
    Distance: 18.98 mi
    6341 University Avenue North East
    Fridley, MN 55432
  • Alan E Sadowsky, MD

    Alan E Sadowsky, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    6341 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
    FRIDLEY, MN 55432
  • Elliott V Troup, MD 40 Points

    Elliott V Troup, MD

    Distance: 20.6 mi
    1330 W COUNTY RD B
    ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
  • Shoshana E Englard-Falconer, MD

    Shoshana E Englard-Falconer, MD

    Distance: 20.6 mi
    1835 COUNTY ROAD C W
    ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
  • Scott R McKee, MD

    Scott R McKee, MD

    Distance: 20.6 mi
    1330 COUNTY ROAD B W
    ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
  • Dan A Nichols, MD

    Dan A Nichols, MD

    Distance: 20.6 mi
    1330 COUNTY ROAD B W
    ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
  • Richard P Stanek, MD

    Richard P Stanek, MD

    Distance: 20.6 mi
    1330 W COUNTY RD B
    ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
  • Aaron W Tsai, MD

    Aaron W Tsai, MD

    Distance: 20.6 mi
    1330 COUNTY ROAD B W
    ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
  • Scott T Schaefer, MD

    Scott T Schaefer, MD

    Distance: 21.29 mi
    4000 CENTRAL AVE NE
    COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
  • Sundeep Dev, MD 10 Points

    Sundeep Dev, MD

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1099 HELMO AVE N STE 220
    OAKDALE, MN 55128
  • Herbert L Cantrill, MD

    Herbert L Cantrill, MD

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1099 HELMO AVE N STE 220
    OAKDALE, MN 55128
  • Robert A Mittra, MD

    Robert A Mittra, MD

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1099 HELMO AVE N STE 220
    OAKDALE, MN 55128
  • Robert C Ramsay, MD

    Robert C Ramsay, MD

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1099 HELMO AVE N STE 220
    OAKDALE, MN 55128
  • William J Lipham, MD
    240 Points

    William J Lipham, MD

    MInnesota Eye Consultants
    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1965 11TH AVE E STE 102
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • James S Allen, MD

    James S Allen, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Elizabeth A Davis, MD

    Elizabeth A Davis, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1965 11TH AVE E STE 102
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • James E George, MD

    James E George, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Howard D Gilbert, MD

    Howard D Gilbert, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    2480 WHITE BEAR AVE STE 104
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Honora E Kennedy, MD -10 Points

    Honora E Kennedy, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Scott R McKee, MD

    Scott R McKee, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Dan A Nichols, MD

    Dan A Nichols, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Thomas J Rice, MD

    Thomas J Rice, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Thomas W Samuelson, MD

    Thomas W Samuelson, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1965 11TH AVE E STE 102
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Phillip T Sheridan, MD

    Phillip T Sheridan, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Richard P Stanek, MD

    Richard P Stanek, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Aaron W Tsai, MD

    Aaron W Tsai, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Scott A Uttley, MD

    Scott A Uttley, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Alan S Weingarden, MD

    Alan S Weingarden, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1675 BEAM AVE STE 100
    MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
  • Paul Carlson, MD 100 Points

    Paul Carlson, MD

    Cambridge Medical Ctr
    Distance: 23.37 mi
    701 Dellwood St S
    Cambridge, MN 55008
  • Paul E Carlson, MD

    Paul E Carlson, MD

    Distance: 23.37 mi
    701 DELLWOOD ST S
    CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
  • Paul Carlson, MD

    Paul Carlson, MD

    Distance: 23.37 mi
    701 Dellwood St S
    Cambridge, MN 55008
  • Randolph T Jackson, MD

    Randolph T Jackson, MD

    Distance: 23.37 mi
    701 DELLWOOD ST S
    CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
  • Randy A Karger, MD

    Randy A Karger, MD

    Distance: 23.37 mi
    701 DELLWOOD ST S
    CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008

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