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  • Richard Feist, MD 110 Points

    Richard Feist, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • John Parker, MD 100 Points

    John Parker, MD

    Alabama Laser Vision
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 314
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • John Long, MD 100 Points

    John Long, MD

    Alabama Opthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1000 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Thomas Metz Jr, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Metz Jr, MD

    Alabama Opthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1000 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • 100 Points

    Alabama Vision Center

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    3928 Montclair Rd
    Ste 100
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Thomas Allison, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Allison, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2700 10th Ave S Ste 206
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Michael Bernstein, MD 100 Points

    Michael Bernstein, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 108
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • James Logan Smith, MD 100 Points

    James Logan Smith, MD

    Birmingham Eye Ctr
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    860 Montclair Rd Ste 450
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Ralph Levene, MD 100 Points

    Ralph Levene, MD

    Brookwood Eye Institute
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 500
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Andrew Mays, MD 100 Points

    Andrew Mays, MD

    Brookwood Eye Institute
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 500
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Joseph Zarzaur, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Zarzaur, MD

    Eye Medical Ctr
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2000 Cahaba Rd Ste 100
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Donald Fletcher, MD 100 Points

    Donald Fletcher, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1720 University Blvd Ste 380
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Christopher Girkin, MD 100 Points

    Christopher Girkin, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 601
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Paul Kaufman, MD 100 Points

    Paul Kaufman, MD

    Helen Keller Eye Research
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Robert Morris, MD 100 Points

    Robert Morris, MD

    Helen Keller Eye Research
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Edward Parma, MD 100 Points

    Edward Parma, MD

    Helen Keller Eye Research
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Charles Tucker, MD 100 Points

    Charles Tucker, MD

    Helen Keller Eye Research
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Harold Helms Jr, MD 100 Points

    Harold Helms Jr, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1100 23rd St S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Britton Carter, MD 100 Points

    Britton Carter, MD

    Lawaczeck & Mc Kinnon
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 501
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Thomas Mc Kinnon, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Mc Kinnon, MD

    Lawaczeck & Mc Kinnon
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 501
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Thomas Lamkin, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Lamkin, MD

    Levene Joiner & Mays
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 500
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Michael Callahan, MD 100 Points

    Michael Callahan, MD

    Michael A Callahan & Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 511
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Martin Cogen, MD 100 Points

    Martin Cogen, MD

    Michael A Callahan & Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 601, Uab Dept Ophthalmology
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Theo Kirkland Jr, MD 100 Points

    Theo Kirkland Jr, MD

    Michael A Callahan & Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 511
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • John Morgan, MD 100 Points

    John Morgan, MD

    Michael A Callahan & Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 511
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Bruce Eich, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Eich, MD

    Ophthalmology Associates
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    801 Princeton Ave SW
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Robert Pearson, MD 100 Points

    Robert Pearson, MD

    Ophthalmology Associates
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    801 Princeton Ave SW Ste 530
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • James Kimble, MD 100 Points

    James Kimble, MD

    Retina & Vitreous Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Clark Witherspoon, MD 100 Points

    Clark Witherspoon, MD

    Retina & Vitreous Assoc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • James Kimble, MD 100 Points

    James Kimble, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Michael Massey, MD 100 Points

    Michael Massey, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Nancy Medeiros, MD 100 Points

    Nancy Medeiros, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Robert Morris, MD 100 Points

    Robert Morris, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Milton White Jr, MD 100 Points

    Milton White Jr, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Douglas Witherspoon, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Witherspoon, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 505
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Martin Thomley, MD 100 Points

    Martin Thomley, MD

    Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C.
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th Street South, Suite 707
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Samuel Taylor Jr, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Taylor Jr, MD

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Adelle Sperling, MD 100 Points

    Adelle Sperling, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    111 Yorkshire Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Helen Thrasher, MD 100 Points

    Helen Thrasher, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    7832 2nd Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35206
  • Robert Crain, MD 100 Points

    Robert Crain, MD

    Uab Ophthalmology Svc Fndtn
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 601
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Harold Skalka, MD 100 Points

    Harold Skalka, MD

    Uab Ophthalmology Svc Fndtn
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 200
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Donald Mc Curdy, MD 100 Points

    Donald Mc Curdy, MD

    Visionamerica Of Birmingham
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    250 State Farm Pkwy
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Russell Read, MD 90 Points

    Russell Read, MD

    Uab Ophthalmology Svc Fndtn
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 601
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Sarah Hays, M.D. 50 Points

    Sarah Hays, M.D.

    VisionFirst Lakeshore Laser
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    One W Lakeshore Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Denise R Barefield-Pendleton, MD 10 Points

    Denise R Barefield-Pendleton, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    201 18TH ST S
    BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
  • Martin Cogen, DO, MD 10 Points

    Martin Cogen, DO, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 511
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Harold Helms, MD

    Harold Helms, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1100 23rd St S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Wayne Hyatt, MD

    Wayne Hyatt, MD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    52 Medical Park Dr E Ste 211
    Birmingham, AL 35235

  • Schaeffer Eye Center - Closed

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2000 Cahaba Rd
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • 100 Points

    MyEyeDr. - Closed

    Distance: 17.08 mi
    1536 Montclair Rd
    Irondale, AL 35210

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