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  • Richard Briggs, MD 160 Points

    Richard Briggs, MD

    Briggs Eye Clinic
    6801 Manchaca Road
    Austin, TX 78745
  • Russell Neuhaus, MD 150 Points

    Russell Neuhaus, MD

    Careos
    3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Marilyn Kelinske, MD 130 Points

    Marilyn Kelinske, MD

    11623 Angus Rd Ste 12
    Austin, TX 78759
  • Sue Young, MD 130 Points

    Sue Young, MD

    515 S Capital Of Texas Hwy Ste 206
    Austin, TX 78746
  • James Dooner, MD 120 Points

    James Dooner, MD

    Austin Retina Assoc
    801 W 38th St, Austin Retina Assocs
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Gilmore Brown, MD 120 Points

    Gilmore Brown, MD

    1101 W 40th St
    Austin, TX 78756
  • Wm Mc Caleb, MD 120 Points

    Wm Mc Caleb, MD

    1009 E 40th St Ste 200
    Austin, TX 78751
  • John Mc Crary, MD 120 Points

    John Mc Crary, MD

    801 W 38th St
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Richard Nieman, MD 110 Points

    Richard Nieman, MD

    Austin Eye Clinic
    1009 E 40th St Ste 200
    Austin, TX 78751
  • David Hyde, MD 110 Points

    David Hyde, MD

    Children's Eye Ctr
    1912 W 35th St
    Austin, TX 78703
  • Dawn Buckingham, MD 110 Points

    Dawn Buckingham, MD

    Eye Institute Of Austin
    13376 N Highway 183 Ste 104
    Austin, TX 78750
  • Lonn Lockhart, MD 100 Points

    Lonn Lockhart, MD

    Childrens Hospital
    1912 West 35th Street
    Austin, TX 78703
  • Douglas Lewis, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Lewis, MD

    Eye Care Austin Pa Dba Texan Eye Care
    1700 S Mo Pac Expy
    Austin, TX 78746
  • Tanya Khan, MD 100 Points

    Tanya Khan, MD

    3500 Jefferson Street
    Suite 200
    Austin, TX 78731
  • 100 Points

    TOC Eye and Face

    3705 Medical Pkwy
    Ste 120
    Austin, TX 78705
  • 100 Points

    Westlake Eye Specialists - Austin Office

    5656 Bee Caves Road
    Suite F-200
    Austin, TX 78746
  • Andrew Plummer 100 Points

    Andrew Plummer

    Westlake Eye Specialists
    5656 Bee Caves Road
    Suite F-200
    Austin, TX 78746
  • Russell Hayhurst, MD 70 Points

    Russell Hayhurst, MD

    3410 Far West Blvd Ste 140
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Janet Lindsey, MD 70 Points

    Janet Lindsey, MD

    5011 Burnet Rd
    Austin, TX 78756
  • Jose Martinez, MD 60 Points

    Jose Martinez, MD

    801 W 38th St
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Brenda Forbes

    Brenda Forbes

    Brenda Forbes, MD
    12221 N. Mopac Expressway
    Austin, TX 78758
  • Cynthia Wasser

    Cynthia Wasser

    Cynthia Wasser, MD
    12221 N. Mopac Expressway
    Austin, TX 78758
  • Oscar Jackson, MD

    Oscar Jackson, MD

    3509 Lawton Ave
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Maria Shepler

    Maria Shepler

    Maria Shepler, MD
    12221 N. Mopac Expressway
    Austin, TX 78758
  • Byron Brent, MD

    Byron Brent, MD

    Premier Eye Care - Seton Northwest
    11111 Research Boulevard, Suite 170
    Austin, TX 78759

  • Retina Consultants of Austin

    3705 Medical Parkway
    Suite 460
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Thomas Chandler

    Thomas Chandler

    Thomas Chandler, MD
    12221 N. Mopac Expressway
    Austin, TX 78758
  • 100 Points

    TOC Eye and Face

    Distance: 17.08 mi
    1130 Cottonwood Creek Trail
    Ste C4
    Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Patricia Dearman, MD 420 Points

    Patricia Dearman, MD

    Eye Assoc Of Central Texas
    Distance: 17.1 mi
    2120 Round Rock Ave Ste 100
    Round Rock, TX 78681

  • Retina Consultants of Austin

    Distance: 17.1 mi
    1880 Round Rock Avenue
    Suite 300
    Round Rock, TX 78681
  • 100 Points

    Westlake Eye Specialists - Kyle Office

    Distance: 20.82 mi
    20871 N. IH-35
    Suite 100
    Kyle, TX 78640
  • 100 Points

    Heart of Texas Eye Care

    Distance: 21.2 mi
    13830 Sawyer Ranch Road
    Suite 202
    Dripping Springs, TX 78620
  • Joseph Meyer, MD 190 Points

    Joseph Meyer, MD

    Eye Associates/Cntrl TX
    Distance: 28.91 mi
    PO Box 592
    Taylor, TX 76574
  • Thomas Hendrix, MD 170 Points

    Thomas Hendrix, MD

    Taylor Medical Ctr
    Distance: 28.91 mi
    603 Mallard Ln
    Taylor, TX 76574

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