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  • Katherine Lee, MD 280 Points

    Katherine Lee, MD

    100 E Idaho St Ste 311
    Boise, ID 83712
  • John Sonntag, MD 260 Points

    John Sonntag, MD

    Vision Quest Medical Center, PA
    5680 W Gage St
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Francois Trotta, MD 140 Points

    Francois Trotta, MD

    Idaho Retina
    1000 N Curtis Rd Ste 201
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Jon Fishburn, MD 140 Points

    Jon Fishburn, MD

    Intermountain Eye & Laser Centers
    999 North Curtis Road, Suite 205
    Boise, ID 83706
  • James Swartley, MD 140 Points

    James Swartley, MD

    Intermountain Eye Clinic
    222 N 2nd St Ste 215
    Boise, ID 83702
  • Scott Pressman, MD 110 Points

    Scott Pressman, MD

    Eye Assoc
    901 N Curtis Rd Ste 302
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Mark Boerner, MD 110 Points

    Mark Boerner, MD

    University Eye Ctr
    111 W Main St Ste 200
    Boise, ID 83702
  • Gregory Kent, MD 100 Points

    Gregory Kent, MD

    Eye Assoc
    901 N Curtis Rd Ste 302
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Mark Hollingshead, MD 100 Points

    Mark Hollingshead, MD

    Hollingshead Eye Ctr
    360 E Mallard Dr Ste 125
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Molly Mannschreck, MD 100 Points

    Molly Mannschreck, MD

    Intermountain Eye Clinic
    999 N Curtis Rd Ste 205
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Lawrence D Anderson, MD 70 Points

    Lawrence D Anderson, MD

    8955 W HACKAMORE DR
    BOISE, ID 83709
  • Lawrence Anderson

    Lawrence Anderson

    8955 W Hackamore Dr
    Boise, ID 83709
  • James Tweeten, MD

    James Tweeten, MD

    Intermountain Eye Clinic
    999 N Curtis Rd Ste 205
    Boise, ID 83706
  • Mark Miller, MD 170 Points

    Mark Miller, MD

    Intermountain Eye Clinic
    Distance: 9.4 mi
    520 S Eagle Rd Ste 2201
    Meridian, ID 83642
  • Peter Petersen, MD 110 Points

    Peter Petersen, MD

    Intermountain Eye Clinic
    Distance: 9.4 mi
    3090 E Gentry Way Ste 120
    Meridian, ID 83642
  • Leo Harf, MD 350 Points

    Leo Harf, MD

    Intermountain Eye Clinic
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    4400 E Flamingo Ave Ste 300
    Nampa, ID 83687
  • Jorge Martinez, MD 150 Points

    Jorge Martinez, MD

    Eye Physicians Of Idaho
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    1615 12th Ave Rd Ste A
    Nampa, ID 83686
  • Peter Jensen, MD 100 Points

    Peter Jensen, MD

    Eye Physicians Of Idaho
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    1615 12th Ave Rd Ste A4
    Nampa, ID 83686
  • Jorge A Martinez, MD 30 Points

    Jorge A Martinez, MD

    Distance: 18.7 mi
    1615 12TH AVENUE RD STE B
    NAMPA, ID 83686
  • Johanna M Jensen, MD 20 Points

    Johanna M Jensen, MD

    Distance: 18.7 mi
    1615 12TH AVE RD STE A
    NAMPA, ID 83686
  • Peter E Jensen, MD 20 Points

    Peter E Jensen, MD

    Distance: 18.7 mi
    1615 12TH AVE RD STE A
    NAMPA, ID 83686
  • Jorge A Martinez, MD

    Jorge A Martinez, MD

    Distance: 18.7 mi
    1615 12th Ave. Rd. Ste. B
    Nampa, ID 83686
  • Ryan McKinnon, MD 110 Points

    Ryan McKinnon, MD

    Saltzer Medical Group
    Distance: 24.42 mi
    1818 S 10th Ave Ste 220
    Caldwell, ID 83605
  • 20 Points

    Saltzer EyeCare Caldwell

    Distance: 24.42 mi
    1818 S. 10th Ave., Suite 220
    Caldwell, ID 83605

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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