Nearby Cities

Madison (14.83 mi)
Huntsville (24.16 mi)

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35601 (4) (1.13 mi)
35603 (2) (4.14 mi)
35758 (4) (12.16 mi)
35806 (1) (20.26 mi)
35805 (2) (22.22 mi)
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  • Ray Cain, M.D.
    310 Points

    Ray Cain, M.D.

    Ray Cain, M.D.
    2828 Highway 31 S
    Suite 116
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Rebekah Moss Fletcher, MD 110 Points

    Rebekah Moss Fletcher, MD

    Eye Ear Nose & Throat Clinic
    1238 13th Ave SE
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • William Pyron, MD 100 Points

    William Pyron, MD

    Decatur Emergency Physicians
    1215 7th St SE Ste 230
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • William Pyron, MD

    William Pyron, MD

    1215 7th St Se Ste 230
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Charles D Woods Jr, MD

    Charles D Woods Jr, MD

    1215 7TH ST SE STE 230
    DECATUR, AL 35601
  • J Schweninger, DO 110 Points

    J Schweninger, DO

    Schweninger Ophthalmology
    Distance: 14.83 mi
    34 Hughes Road Suite B
    Madison, AL 35758
  • The Eye Center

    Distance: 14.83 mi
    1041 Balch Road
    Suite 110
    Madison, AL 35758
  • James Byrne, MD 340 Points

    James Byrne, MD

    Retina & Vitreous Assoc
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N Ste 400
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phillip Saunders, MD 220 Points

    Phillip Saunders, MD

    Phillip L. Saunders, MD, PC
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    2331 Whitesburg Drive
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Johnnie Barnes, O.D. 210 Points

    Johnnie Barnes, O.D.

    EyeCare Associates
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    7105 bailey creek circle
    7105 bailey creek circle
    huntsville, AL 35802
  • Craig Thorstad, MD 190 Points

    Craig Thorstad, MD

    Center For Sight
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    2780 BOB WALLACE AVE SW
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
  • John Cox, DO, MD 140 Points

    John Cox, DO, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    333 Whitesport Dr Sw
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Nancy Medeiros, MD 130 Points

    Nancy Medeiros, MD

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N Ste 400
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Herbert Bowden Jr, MD 110 Points

    Herbert Bowden Jr, MD

    Eye For God
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N Ste 303
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Jeffrey Hindman, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Hindman, MD

    Eye Center
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Patricia Mc Coy, MD 100 Points

    Patricia Mc Coy, MD

    Eye Center
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N Ste 200
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Robert Moorman Jr, MD 100 Points

    Robert Moorman Jr, MD

    Eye Center
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Charles Woods Jr, MD 100 Points

    Charles Woods Jr, MD

    Eye Center
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N Ste 200
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Robert Maynor Jr, MD 100 Points

    Robert Maynor Jr, MD

    Maynor & Mitchell Eye Ctr
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    120 Governors Dr SE, Ste-100
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Irene H Ludwig, MD 40 Points

    Irene H Ludwig, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    300 CLINTON AVE W STE 23
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Charles D Woods Jr, MD 30 Points

    Charles D Woods Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    303 WILLIAMS AVE SW STE 128
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Jeffrey Hindman, MD

    Jeffrey Hindman, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    2007 Gallatin St Sw Ste A
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Darrell W Joiner, MD

    Darrell W Joiner, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    101 LOWE AVE
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Thomas G Lamkin, MD

    Thomas G Lamkin, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    101 LOWE AVE
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Ralph Z Levene, MD

    Ralph Z Levene, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    101 LOWE AVE
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Robert Maynor, MD

    Robert Maynor, MD

    Maynor Eye Center
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    120 Governors Dr Se Ste 100
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Robert C Maynor Jr, MD

    Robert C Maynor Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    120 GOVERNORS DR STE 100
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Andrew J Mays, MD

    Andrew J Mays, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    101 LOWE AVE
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • William Mitchell, MD

    William Mitchell, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    111 Sandusky St Ne
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • William N Mitchell, MD

    William N Mitchell, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    120 GOVERNORS DR SE STE 100
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Robert S Moorman Jr, MD

    Robert S Moorman Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    303 WILLIAMS AVE SW STE 1411
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • Robert Moorman, MD

    Robert Moorman, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    401 Meridian St N Ste 200
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Brian C Mulrooney, MD

    Brian C Mulrooney, MD

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    721 MADISON ST
    HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Nearby Cities

Madison (14.83 mi)
Huntsville (24.16 mi)

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