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  • Mark W Taylor, MD 10 Points

    Mark W Taylor, MD

    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 100
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Lawrence J White, MD 10 Points

    Lawrence J White, MD

    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Andrew Kopstein

    Andrew Kopstein

    Andrew Kopstein - Seattle South
    2115 S 56th St, #304
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Richard G Bowe, MD

    Richard G Bowe, MD

    2202 S CEDAR ST #100
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Keith F Dahlhauser, MD

    Keith F Dahlhauser, MD

    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Dennis D Drouillard, MD

    Dennis D Drouillard, MD

    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Rachael Elrod, MD

    Rachael Elrod, MD

    1924 S CEDAR STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Brice R. Nicholson, D.O.

    Brice R. Nicholson, D.O.

    Evergreen Eye Center
    502 South M. St.
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Leslie P Fox, MD

    Leslie P Fox, MD

    1924 S CEDAR ST
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • John T Heffernan, MD

    John T Heffernan, MD

    1901 S UNION AVE STE B7006
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Joseph King

    Joseph King

    Joseph King - Seattle South LASIK surgery
    4733 Tacoma Mall Blvd
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Andrew B Kopstein, MD

    Andrew B Kopstein, MD

    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 100
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Charles W Rance, MD

    Charles W Rance, MD

    1901 S UNION AVE STE A-211
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Michael W Rausch, MD

    Michael W Rausch, MD

    1924 S CEDAR STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • William Raymond, MD

    William Raymond, MD

    Madigan Army Med Center
    Tacoma, WA 98431
  • Troy J Woodman, MD

    Troy J Woodman, MD

    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 300
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Cheryl Yokoyama, MD 110 Points

    Cheryl Yokoyama, MD

    Advanced Institute-Cosmetic
    Distance: 5.11 mi
    2603 Bridgeport Way W Ste F
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Leonard Alenick, MD 100 Points

    Leonard Alenick, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    5920 100th St SW Ste 33
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • David Benson, MD 100 Points

    David Benson, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    5920 100th St SW Ste 8
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 100 Points

    Eye Physicians of Lakewood

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    5920 100th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • David Benson

    David Benson

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    5920 100th St SW Ste 8
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Peter Shelley, MD 500 Points

    Peter Shelley, MD

    Federal Way Eye & Laser Ctr
    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32123 1st Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • John Jarstad, MD
    400 Points

    John Jarstad, MD

    Evergreen Eye Ctr
    Distance: 7.81 mi
    34719 6th Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Beti Belachew, MD 40 Points

    Beti Belachew, MD

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
    Distance: 7.81 mi
    33501 First Way S.
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Mark Taylor, MD 640 Points

    Mark Taylor, MD

    Pacific Northwest Eye Assoc
    Distance: 8.26 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 107
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Dennis Drouillard, MD 120 Points

    Dennis Drouillard, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Ctr
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Randolph Lindblad, MD 100 Points

    Randolph Lindblad, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers Pc
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    2622 Meridian St S
    Puyallup, WA 98373
  • Leslie Fox, MD 100 Points

    Leslie Fox, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Ctr
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Mark Gildenhar, MD 100 Points

    Mark Gildenhar, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Ctr
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    1703 S Meridian Ste 1010
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Lawrence White, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence White, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Ctr
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Steven Yamamoto, DO, MD 100 Points

    Steven Yamamoto, DO, MD

    Hartland Orthopedics
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    3909 10th St Se
    Puyallup, WA 98374
  • Joshua Frenkel 100 Points

    Joshua Frenkel

    Joshua Frenkel, M.D.
    Distance: 10.79 mi
    700 M St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Dean Rockey, MD 100 Points

    Dean Rockey, MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    1101 Harvey Rd
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Robert Tester

    Robert Tester

    Evergreen Eye Center
    Distance: 10.79 mi
    700 M St. NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Craig Young, MD 300 Points

    Craig Young, MD

    Meridian Optical
    Distance: 13.2 mi
    24020 132nd Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Michael Steiner, MD
    190 Points

    Michael Steiner, MD

    Burien Medical Eye Care
    Distance: 15.69 mi
    16233 Sylvester Rd Southwest, suite 220
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Andy Kopstein 100 Points

    Andy Kopstein

    K2 Vision - Seattle Central
    Distance: 17.51 mi
    6700 Ft. Dent Way
    Tukwila, WA 98188
  • Paul Joos, MD 190 Points

    Paul Joos, MD

    Distance: 19.11 mi
    4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 210
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Peter Jones, MD 160 Points

    Peter Jones, MD

    Valley Eye & Laser Ctr
    Distance: 19.11 mi
    4011 Talbot Rd S, #S-210
    Renton, WA 98055
  • George Ko, MD 140 Points

    George Ko, MD

    Retina Institute of Washington PLLC
    Distance: 19.11 mi
    4300 Talbot Rd S, Ste 201
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Mikael Monson, MD 120 Points

    Mikael Monson, MD

    Joos Jones & Monson
    Distance: 19.11 mi
    4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 210
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Richard Lomas, MD 110 Points

    Richard Lomas, MD

    Lomas Eye Care Center
    Distance: 19.11 mi
    17800 Talbot Road South
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Michael Mockovak, MD 100 Points

    Michael Mockovak, MD

    Distance: 19.11 mi
    900 SW 16th St Ste 200
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Audrey Talley, MD 100 Points

    Audrey Talley, MD

    Distance: 19.11 mi
    1412 South West 43rd Street Suite 310
    Renton, WA 98057
  • Stephen Reck, MD
    200 Points

    Stephen Reck, MD

    Clarus Eye Centre
    Distance: 23.33 mi
    345 College Street SE, Suite C
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Jay Rudd, MD 190 Points

    Jay Rudd, MD

    Clarus Eye Centre
    Distance: 23.33 mi
    345 College St SE, Suite C
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Gary Scholes, MD 100 Points

    Gary Scholes, MD

    Clarus Eye Centre
    Distance: 23.33 mi
    345 College St SE, Ste C
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Paul Kremer, MD 110 Points

    Paul Kremer, MD

    Pacific Eyecare
    Distance: 23.43 mi
    2601 Cherry Ave Ste 215
    Bremerton, WA 98310
  • Terrill Olsen, MD 110 Points

    Terrill Olsen, MD

    Pacific Eyecare
    Distance: 23.43 mi
    2601 Cherry Ave Ste 215
    Bremerton, WA 98310
  • Dale Holdren, MD 100 Points

    Dale Holdren, MD

    Kitsap Eye Physicians
    Distance: 23.43 mi
    2655 Wheaton Way
    Bremerton, WA 98310

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