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  • Pooja Khator, MD

    Pooja Khator, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    1427 S TAMIAMI TRL
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • Elena Kiang, MD

    Elena Kiang, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    2650 BAHIA VISTA ST STE 206
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • Joshua W Kim, MD

    Joshua W Kim, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    2601 S TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • Scot E Lance, MD

    Scot E Lance, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    1921 WALDEMERE ST STE 801
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • Allison V Menezes, MD

    Allison V Menezes, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    2111 BEE RIDGE RD
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • Bobby J Shewmake, MD

    Bobby J Shewmake, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    1921 WALDEMERE ST STE 405
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • David W Shoemaker, MD

    David W Shoemaker, MD

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    2601 S TAMIAMI TRL
    SARASOTA, FL 34278
  • Liaquat Allarakhia, MD 290 Points

    Liaquat Allarakhia, MD

    Bradenton Eye Clinic
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    4812 26th St W
    Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Robert Edelman, MD 130 Points

    Robert Edelman, MD

    Manatee Eye Clinic
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    217 Manatee Ave E
    Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Gary Pullias, MD 110 Points

    Gary Pullias, MD

    Bradenton Cataract Ctr
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    2704 Manatee Ave W
    Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Richard Hector, MD 110 Points

    Richard Hector, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Boulevard
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Mark Disclafani, MD 100 Points

    Mark Disclafani, MD

    Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Gary Dolin, MD 100 Points

    Gary Dolin, MD

    Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6060 26th St W
    Bradenton, FL 34207
  • William Soscia, MD 100 Points

    William Soscia, MD

    Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Murray Friedberg, MD 100 Points

    Murray Friedberg, MD

    Eye Consultants
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    217 Manatee Ave E, Manatee Eye Clnc
    Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Walter Moscoso, MD 100 Points

    Walter Moscoso, MD

    Eye Consultants
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    217 Manatee Ave E, Manatee Eye Clinic
    Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Jonathan Adler, MD 100 Points

    Jonathan Adler, MD

    Manatee Eye Clinic
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6706 Oakmont Way
    Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Dana Weinkle, MD 100 Points

    Dana Weinkle, MD

    Palm Coast Eye Ctr
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    5601A 21st Ave W
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Todd Berger, MD 100 Points

    Todd Berger, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Jeffrey Kasper, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Kasper, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Roman Pravak, MD 100 Points

    Roman Pravak, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Harris Silverman, MD 100 Points

    Harris Silverman, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6002 Pointe West Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Daniel Pope, MD 70 Points

    Daniel Pope, MD

    Distance: 10.24 mi
    426 Manatee Ave W
    Bradenton, FL 34205
  • Jonathan Adler, MD 10 Points

    Jonathan Adler, MD

    Jonathan Adam Adler, MD
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6706 Oakmont Way
    Bradenton, FL 34202
  • Murray Friedberg, MD

    Murray Friedberg, MD

    Manatee Eye Clinic & Laser Center - 59th Street
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    2010 59th Street West, Suite 3800
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Walter Moscoso, MD

    Walter Moscoso, MD

    Manatee Eye Clinic & Laser Center - 59th Street
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    2010 59th Street West, Suite 3800
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Mark DiSclafani, MD 110 Points

    Mark DiSclafani, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.64 mi
    7915 US Hwy 301 North, Suite 101
    Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Richard Hector, MD 100 Points

    Richard Hector, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.64 mi
    7915 US Hwy 301 North, Suite 101
    Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Harris Silverman, MD 100 Points

    Harris Silverman, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 10.64 mi
    7915 US Hwy 301 North, Suite 101
    Ellenton, FL 34222
  • Patricia Stephenson, MD
    340 Points

    Patricia Stephenson, MD

    Stephenson Eye Associates
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    200 Palermo Pl
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Richard D Paolillo, MD 150 Points

    Richard D Paolillo, MD

    Richard D. Paolillo, MD
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    250 S Tamiami Tr, Suite 103
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Edward Fetherolf, MD 110 Points

    Edward Fetherolf, MD

    Eye Centers Of Florida
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1435 E Venice Ave Unit 110
    Venice, FL 34292
  • Charles Gremillion Jr, MD 100 Points

    Charles Gremillion Jr, MD

    Center For Sight/Glasses Rx
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1360 E Venice Ave
    Venice, FL 34285
  • William Dillon, DO 100 Points

    William Dillon, DO

    Eye Centers Of Florida
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1435 E Venice Ave, Eye Centers Of Florida
    Venice, FL 34292
  • Matthew Ehrlich

    Matthew Ehrlich

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1219 Jacaranda Blvd
    Venice, FL 34292
  • Richard Hector, MD 100 Points

    Richard Hector, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 25.41 mi
    779 Cortaro Drive
    Sun City Center, FL 33573
  • MD 100 Points

    MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 25.41 mi
    779 Cortaro Drive
    Sun City Center, FL 33573
  • Roman Pravak, MD 100 Points

    Roman Pravak, MD

    The Eye Associates
    Distance: 25.41 mi
    779 Cortaro Drive
    Sun City Center, FL 33573

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