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Mission (9.52 mi)
Weslaco (18.97 mi)

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78504 (2) (5 mi)
78542 (1) (5.06 mi)
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  • Chevy Lee, MD 210 Points

    Chevy Lee, MD

    Park Place Eye Assoc
    1913 S 1st St Ste 100
    McAllen, TX 78503
  • Richard Gillett, MD 180 Points

    Richard Gillett, MD

    Eye Ear Optical
    520 S 10th St
    McAllen, TX 78501
  • Deborah Alexander, MD 170 Points

    Deborah Alexander, MD

    801 E Nolana St Ste 6
    McAllen, TX 78504
  • Christina Johnson, MD 140 Points

    Christina Johnson, MD

    222 E Ridge Rd Ste 110, Thurmond Eye Assoc
    McAllen, TX 78503
  • Han Shyn, MD 120 Points

    Han Shyn, MD

    Lee Gerde & Assoc
    1804 S 10th St
    McAllen, TX 78503
  • Charles Moore, MD 120 Points

    Charles Moore, MD

    2101 S Cynthia St Ste D1
    McAllen, TX 78503
  • Victor Gonzalez, MD 120 Points

    Victor Gonzalez, MD

    Valley Retina Institute - McAllen
    1309 East Ridge Road, Suite 1
    Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Conard Moore, MD 70 Points

    Conard Moore, MD

    5709 N 10th St
    McAllen, TX 78504
  • Richard Gillett, MD 40 Points

    Richard Gillett, MD

    521 S 10TH ST
    MCALLEN, TX 78501
  • Eric K Romriell, DO

    Eric K Romriell, DO

    1801 S 5TH ST STE 126
    MCALLEN, TX 78503
  • Lester Peacock, MD 180 Points

    Lester Peacock, MD

    Distance: 4.69 mi
    2227 Cornerstone Blvd
    Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Carlos Manrique De Lara, MD 170 Points

    Carlos Manrique De Lara, MD

    Manrique Refractive Laser Ctr
    Distance: 4.69 mi
    2502 Cornerstone Blvd
    Edinburg, TX 78539
  • George Amegin, DO 100 Points

    George Amegin, DO

    University Eye Ctr
    Distance: 4.69 mi
    Rr 2 Box 665
    Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Hammond Vision Center

    Distance: 4.69 mi
    2506 E Richardson Rd
    Edinburg, TX 78542
  • Imtiaz A Mehkri, MD

    Imtiaz A Mehkri, MD

    Distance: 4.69 mi
    510 S CLOSNER BLVD
    EDINBURG, TX 78539
  • Lester W Peacock, MD

    Lester W Peacock, MD

    Distance: 4.69 mi
    2227 CORNERSTONE BLVD
    EDINBURG, TX 78539
  • Yu Tang "James" Su, M.D. 320 Points

    Yu Tang "James" Su, M.D.

    Valley Vitreoretinal Consultants
    Distance: 9.53 mi
    2103B E Griffin Parkway
    Mission, TX 78572
  • Pankaj G Shah, MD
    220 Points

    Pankaj G Shah, MD

    Shah Eye Center
    Distance: 9.53 mi
    1506 E. Griffin Parkway
    Mission, TX 78572
  • YuTang Su, MD 200 Points

    YuTang Su, MD

    Valley Vitreoretinal Consultants
    Distance: 9.53 mi
    2103 E Griffin Parkway
    B
    mission, TX 78572
  • Carlos Diaz, M.D. 340 Points

    Carlos Diaz, M.D.

    Shah Eye Center
    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1506 E Griffin Parkway
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • James Su, M.D. 220 Points

    James Su, M.D.

    Valley Vitreoretinal Consultants
    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1315 E. 6th St
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Rodolfo Perez, MD 120 Points

    Rodolfo Perez, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1519 E 6th St
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Carlos E Diaz, MD 110 Points

    Carlos E Diaz, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1001 Rone Dr Ste. 2
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Wm Gillum, MD 70 Points

    Wm Gillum, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1519 E 6th St
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • William N Gillum, MD 10 Points

    William N Gillum, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1519 E 6TH ST
    WESLACO, TX 78596
  • Alexander P Sudarshan, MD 10 Points

    Alexander P Sudarshan, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1315 E 6TH ST STE 5
    WESLACO, TX 78596
  • Ralph H Weeks, MD 10 Points

    Ralph H Weeks, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    500 N TEXAS BLVD
    WESLACO, TX 78596
  • Jorge L Arango, MD

    Jorge L Arango, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1519 E 6TH ST
    WESLACO, TX 78596
  • Stephen R Hook, MD

    Stephen R Hook, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1519 E 6TH ST
    WESLACO, TX 78596
  • Rodolfo N Perez, MD

    Rodolfo N Perez, MD

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    1519 E 6TH ST
    WESLACO, TX 78596

Nearby Cities

Edinburg (4.69 mi)
Mission (9.52 mi)
Weslaco (18.97 mi)

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