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  • Matthew Mills, MD 620 Points

    Matthew Mills, MD

    Eye Care Professionals
    10685 Professional Cir. Ste. A
    Reno, NV 89521
  • Stanley Plecha Jr, MD 210 Points

    Stanley Plecha Jr, MD

    Stanley L Plecha Jr. M.D.
    6490 S. McCarran
    Bldg D2 #40
    Reno, NV 89509
  • Patrick Hsueh, MD 120 Points

    Patrick Hsueh, MD

    Reno Eye Clinic
    2005 Silverada Blvd Ste 140
    Reno, NV 89512
  • Lawrence Hannon II, MD 110 Points

    Lawrence Hannon II, MD

    Custom Eyes
    294 E Moana Ln Ste 22
    Reno, NV 89502
  • Adolph Schonder, MD 110 Points

    Adolph Schonder, MD

    Eye Care Professionals
    350 W 6th St Ste A1
    Reno, NV 89503
  • Leonard Johnson, MD 110 Points

    Leonard Johnson, MD

    Sierra Eye Assoc
    950 Ryland St
    Reno, NV 89502
  • Michael Stanko, MD 110 Points

    Michael Stanko, MD

    Sierra Eye Assoc
    950 Ryland St
    Reno, NV 89502
  • Thomas Conklin, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Conklin, MD

    Center For Clear Vision
    350 W 6th St Ste A3
    Reno, NV 89503
  • Gerald Hobson, MD 100 Points

    Gerald Hobson, MD

    Center For Clear Vision
    350 W 6th St Ste A3
    Reno, NV 89503
  • Barbara Irish, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Irish, MD

    Center For Clear Vision
    350 W 6th St Ste A3
    Reno, NV 89503
  • Cynthia Payne 100 Points

    Cynthia Payne

    LASIK of Nevada - Reno
    1000 Caughlin Crossing
    Reno, NV 89519
  • Richard Rothman 100 Points

    Richard Rothman

    LASIK of Nevada - Reno
    1000 Caughlin Crossing
    Suite 15
    Reno, NV 89519
  • Steven Friedlander, MD 100 Points

    Steven Friedlander, MD

    Nevada Retina Assoc
    610 Sierra Rose Dr
    Reno, NV 89511
  • Geoffrey Cecchi, MD 100 Points

    Geoffrey Cecchi, MD

    Sierra Eye Assoc
    950 Ryland St
    Reno, NV 89502
  • William Durant, MD 100 Points

    William Durant, MD

    Sierra Eye Assoc
    950 Ryland St
    Reno, NV 89502
  • Allen Allie, MD 100 Points

    Allen Allie, MD

    Sierra Vision Ctr
    350 W 6th St Ste A1
    Reno, NV 89503
  • Ralph Stephens, MD 100 Points

    Ralph Stephens, MD

    580 W 5th St
    Reno, NV 89503
  • Terri Key, MD 100 Points

    Terri Key, MD

    VA Medical Ctr
    1000 Locust St Ste 112
    Reno, NV 89502
  • Paul Hiss, MD 762 Points

    Paul Hiss, MD

    Eye Care Associates Of Nevada
    Distance: 3.28 mi
    2285 Green Vista Dr
    Sparks, NV 89431
  • Shane Williamson, MD 100 Points

    Shane Williamson, MD

    Distance: 3.28 mi
    2835 N McCarran Blvd Ste 102
    Sparks, NV 89431
  • Jeffrey Camp, MD 150 Points

    Jeffrey Camp, MD

    Tahoe Sierra Eye & Optical
    Distance: 24.14 mi
    10956 Donner Pass Rd, Suite 120
    Truckee, CA 96161
  • Jeffrey Camp, MD

    Jeffrey Camp, MD

    Tahoe Sierra Eye and Optical
    Distance: 24.14 mi
    10956 Donner Pass Rd
    120
    Truckee, CA 96161

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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