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Bradley Phillips, MD
Ophthalmology
1543 Route 27 Suite 23
Somerset, NJ 08873

Dr. Bradley Phillips practices as an ophthalmologist in Somerset, NJ and is committed to excellence in servicing patients complete eye care needs...

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Ronald Gaster, MD,FACS
Cornea Eye Institute
50 N La Cienega Blvd. Suite 340
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Dr. Ronald Gaster is a board certified ophthalmologist in Beverly Hills, California (CA) at the Cornea Eye Institute. As one of the leading oph...

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Dean Dornic, MD
Eye Specialists of Carolina
3701 NW Cary Parkway
Cary, NC 27513

Dr. Dean Dornic practices as an ophthalmologist in Cary, North Carolina (NC) at Eye Specialists of Carolina. He has improved the vision and lives...

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Alisa Kim, MD
Maryland Eye Center
2403 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850

Dr. Alisa Kim, MD, Medical Director and Chief of Staff at Maryland Eye Center is an ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland (MD). The ophthalmolog...

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Mark Mayo, MD
Eye Center of Texas
4415 Crenshaw
Pasadena, TX 77504

Eye Center of Texas has 3 Board Certified Ophthalmologists and 5 Therapeutic Optometrists with offices in Bellaire, Pasadena, Sugarland, Katy, an...

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Mujtaba Qazi, MD
Pepose Vision Institute
1815 Clarkson Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Mujtaba Qazi, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chesterfield, Missouri (MO) who practices at the renown Pepose Vision Institute. Dr. Qazi is dedicated...

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Howard R. Krauss, MD
Pacific Eye & Ear
11645 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Dr. Howard Krauss is an ophthamologist at Pacific Eye and Ear in Los Angeles, California (CA). He offers full consultative and procedural service...

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Cecille G. Taylor, MD

1615 Creekside Dr, Suite 110
Folsom, CA 95630

Dr. Cecille G. Taylor practices as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, California (CA) and is committed to excellence in servicing patients complete ey...

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Ronald N Gaster, MD
Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
UCI GOTTSCHALK MEDICAL PLAZA
Irvine, CA 92697

Dr. Ronald Gaster is a board certified ophthalmologist in Irvine, California (CA) at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, where he is also a Profess...

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Akhilesh Singh, MD
Downtown Eye MD
108-25 72ND AVE STE 1A
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Dr. Akhilesh Singh practices as an ophthalmologist at Downtown Eye MD and specializes in cataracts in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Singh and his friendl...

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Ophthalmologist Info

Ophthalmologist Summary: An Ophthalmologist's main areas of concern are diseases and injuries of the eye. Ophthalmologists are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. In addition, ophthalmologists will 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. In addition, an ophthalmologist can perform surgery to correct eye injuries and diseases.

Education and Training: An ophthalmologist must first obtain a bachelor's degree. Once that is done, the ophthalmologist must finish a 4 year ophthalmologist program. After all education has been completed, an Ophthalmology Certification Exam must be passed in order to become a certified ophthalmologist.

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?
An optometrist provides primary eye care and services including routine exams and dispensing prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. An optician designs, finishes, fits, and sells glasses and contact lenses. An ophthalmologist can provide primary eye care but also specializes on eye surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.

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.

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