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  • Jonathan Nussdorf, MD

    Jonathan Nussdorf, MD

    Jonathan David Nussdorf, MD
    Distance: 8.24 mi
    8812 Bellegrove Place
    River Ridge, LA 70123
  • Neil Notaroberto, MD 280 Points

    Neil Notaroberto, MD

    Eyecare2020
    Distance: 8.9 mi
    1939 Hickory Ave.
    Harahan, LA 70123
  • Arley G. Jaramillo, M.D. 250 Points

    Arley G. Jaramillo, M.D.

    EyeCare 20/20
    Distance: 8.9 mi
    1939 Hickory Avenue, Suite 101
    Harahan, LA 70123
  • Jessica Liu 100 Points

    Jessica Liu

    Jessica Liu, OD
    Distance: 12 mi
    1401 Jefferson Hwy
    Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Robert J Balkan, MD 350 Points

    Robert J Balkan, MD

    Distance: 12.24 mi
    7801 HOUMA BLVD STE 216
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • George Dimitri, MD 340 Points

    George Dimitri, MD

    Dimitri Eye Care
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    701 Metairie Rd Ste 205
    Metairie, LA 70005
  • John Saer, MD 220 Points

    John Saer, MD

    New Orleans Retina
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    3901 Houma Blvd
    310
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Catherine Fitzmorris, DO, MD 160 Points

    Catherine Fitzmorris, DO, MD

    Gulf South Eye Assoc
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 100
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Daniel Caplan, MD 110 Points

    Daniel Caplan, MD

    Caplan Eye Clinic
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    3409 N Hullen St
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Donald Cerise, MD 110 Points

    Donald Cerise, MD

    Eyecare Associates
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 1E
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Ronald Landry, MD 110 Points

    Ronald Landry, MD

    Eyecare Associates
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 42
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Jeffrey Singer, MD 110 Points

    Jeffrey Singer, MD

    Vision America
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 406
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Stephen Brint, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Brint, MD

    Brint Lazer Ctr
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 203
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Charles Rossner, MD 100 Points

    Charles Rossner, MD

    Browne Mc Hardy Clinic
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4315 Houma Blvd
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Jill Koury, MD 100 Points

    Jill Koury, MD

    Browne-Mc Hardy Clinic
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    3901 Houma Blvd Ste 216
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Riley Sibley, MD 100 Points

    Riley Sibley, MD

    Gulf South Eye Assoc
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 100
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • George Dimitri, MD 60 Points

    George Dimitri, MD

    Dimitri Eye Clinic - Metairie Road
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    701 Metairie Road
    Metairie, LA 70005
  • Brandon Wool, MD 50 Points

    Brandon Wool, MD

    Brandon Merrill Wool, MD
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    315 Metairie Road, Suite 302
    Metairie, LA 70005
  • George S Ellis Jr, MD 40 Points

    George S Ellis Jr, MD

    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4200 HOUMA BLVD
    METAIRIE, LA 70006
  • Dimple K Zaveri, MD 10 Points

    Dimple K Zaveri, MD

    Distance: 12.24 mi
    4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 402
    METAIRIE, LA 70006

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