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  • Ira M Long, MD

    Ira M Long, MD

    5700 BRAINERD RD BLDG 6600
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411
  • Irene H Ludwig, MD

    Irene H Ludwig, MD

    979 E THIRD ST STE A240
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
  • Elizabeth Mabry, MD

    Elizabeth Mabry, MD

    1042 E 3RD ST
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
  • Elizabeth Mabry, MD

    Elizabeth Mabry, MD

    975 E 3RD ST STE A245
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
  • Ben B Mahan, MD

    Ben B Mahan, MD

    975 E THIRD ST
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
  • Douglas Day, MD

    Douglas Day, MD

    Omni Eye Services - Chattanooga
    1801 Gunbarrel Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Edward Peterson, MD

    Edward Peterson, MD

    1949 GUNBARREL RD STE 220
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
  • Glenn N Pomerance, MD

    Glenn N Pomerance, MD

    2030 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
  • Michelle L Robison, MD

    Michelle L Robison, MD

    2030 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
  • Molly R Seal, MD

    Molly R Seal, MD

    975 E 3RD ST #112
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
  • Caroline Elias, MD

    Caroline Elias, MD

    Seal Perkins And Elias Drs
    605 Glenwood Dr Ste 310
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Steven M Thomas, MD

    Steven M Thomas, MD

    1042 E 3RD ST
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
  • Izak F Wessels, MD

    Izak F Wessels, MD

    1801 GUNBARREL RD
    CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
  • L. Raymond De Barge, MD 530 Points

    L. Raymond De Barge, MD

    Advanced Eye Care, P.C.
    Distance: 7.32 mi
    2498 Lafayette Rd
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • 300 Points

    Aesthetic & Wellness Spa At Tin Laser Vision Center

    Distance: 7.32 mi
    1638 Battlefield Parkway
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • Edwin Hulse, DO, MD 100 Points

    Edwin Hulse, DO, MD

    Vision Consultants
    Distance: 7.32 mi
    42 Gross Crescent Cir
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • Bruce Dahrling II, MD 120 Points

    Bruce Dahrling II, MD

    North Park Eye Ctr
    Distance: 7.87 mi
    5022 Old Godsey Ln Ste 7
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • David Friedrich, MD 70 Points

    David Friedrich, MD

    North Park Eye Center
    Distance: 7.87 mi
    2051 Hamill Road, Suite 210-B
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Bruce Dahrling, DO, MD 10 Points

    Bruce Dahrling, DO, MD

    Distance: 7.87 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd # 210
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • John Bonner, MD 140 Points

    John Bonner, MD

    Complete Eye Care
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    PO Box 1569
    Soddy Daisy, TN 37384
  • John R Bierly, MD

    John R Bierly, MD

    Distance: 22.97 mi
    209 RANKIN AVE S
    DUNLAP, TN 37327
  • Thomas Mcguire, MD 130 Points

    Thomas Mcguire, MD

    Cleveland Eye Clinic
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    2415 Chambliss Ave NW
    Cleveland, TN 37311
  • Nancy Blank, MD 120 Points

    Nancy Blank, MD

    Distance: 25.71 mi
    2415 Chambliss Ave Nw
    Cleveland, TN 37311
  • Eddie Duncan, MD 110 Points

    Eddie Duncan, MD

    Cleveland Eye Clinic
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    2415 Chambliss Ave Nw
    Cleveland, TN 37311
  • Bruce Faerber, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Faerber, MD

    Cleveland Eye Clinic
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    2415 Chambliss Ave Nw
    Cleveland, TN 37311
  • William Barnwell, MD 110 Points

    William Barnwell, MD

    Professional Eye Assoc
    Distance: 27.08 mi
    1111 Professional Blvd
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • Timothy O'Boyle, MD 110 Points

    Timothy O'Boyle, MD

    Professional Eye Assoc
    Distance: 27.08 mi
    1111 Professional Blvd
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • William Blackman, MD 100 Points

    William Blackman, MD

    Professional Eye Assoc
    Distance: 27.08 mi
    1111 Professional Blvd
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • William Blackman, MD 10 Points

    William Blackman, MD

    Professional Eye Associates
    Distance: 27.08 mi
    1111 Professional Blvd
    Dalton, GA 30720
  • William Barnwell, MD

    William Barnwell, MD

    Distance: 27.08 mi
    1111 Professional Blvd
    Dalton, GA 30720

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