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  • Richard C Allen, MD, PhD, FACS
    440 Points

    Richard C Allen, MD, PhD, FACS

    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    200 Hawkins Drive
    Iowa City, IA 52243
  • John Stamler, MD 120 Points

    John Stamler, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    540 E Jefferson St Ste 201
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Stephen Russell, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Russell, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia
    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Oph, Univ Ia Hosp & Clnc
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Lyse Strnad, MD 110 Points

    Lyse Strnad, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    540 E Jefferson St Ste 201, Eye Physcians & Surgeons
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Nasreen Syed, MD 110 Points

    Nasreen Syed, MD

    233 Medical Research Ctr, Univ Of Iowa
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Hilary Beaver, MD 100 Points

    Hilary Beaver, MD

    200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Ophth
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Herbert Boldt, MD 100 Points

    Herbert Boldt, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia
    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Oph
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Karen Gehrs, MD 100 Points

    Karen Gehrs, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia
    200 Hawkins Dr, Univ Of Iowa Dept Ophthal
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Andrew Lee, MD 100 Points

    Andrew Lee, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia
    200 Hawkins Dr, U Ia Hosps & Clnc Dept Oph
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Edwin Stone, MD 100 Points

    Edwin Stone, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia
    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Oph
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Thomas Weingeist, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Weingeist, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia
    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Oph
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • William Scott, MD 100 Points

    William Scott, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia; Faculty Practice Plan Univ Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Opth
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Jeffrey Nerad, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Nerad, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia; Faculty Practice Plan Univ Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Oph
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Keith Carter, MD 100 Points

    Keith Carter, MD

    Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Univ Of Ia; Faculty Practice Plan Univ Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Ophth
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Robert Goffstein, MD 100 Points

    Robert Goffstein, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    540 E Jefferson St Ste 201
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Stacy Thompson, MD 100 Points

    Stacy Thompson, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    540 E Jefferson St Ste 201
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Stephen Wolken, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Wolken, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    540 E Jefferson St Ste 201
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Thomas Oetting, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Oetting, MD

    200 Hawkins Dr Ste C42
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Richard Olson, MD 100 Points

    Richard Olson, MD

    200 Hawkins Dr, University Of Iowa
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Michael Wagoner, MD 100 Points

    Michael Wagoner, MD

    200 Hawkins Dr, Univ Of Ia Hosp And Clinic
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • 100 Points

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

    2225 Mormon Trek Blvd
    Suite 100
    Iowa City, IA 52246
  • Sohan Hayreh, MD 50 Points

    Sohan Hayreh, MD

    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Opth
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Ronald Keech

    Ronald Keech

    200 Hawkins Dr Pfp 11290H Dept Oph
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Keith Carter, MD

    Keith Carter, MD

    Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Wallace Alward, MD

    Wallace Alward, MD

    Univ Of Iowa Hospitals
    Dept Of Ophthalmolog
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Herbert Boldt, MD

    Herbert Boldt, MD

    Univ Of Iowa Hospitals
    Dept Of Ophthalmology
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • David Puk, MD 120 Points

    David Puk, MD

    Iowa Eye Ctr
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Steven Jacobs, MD 110 Points

    Steven Jacobs, MD

    Iowa Eye Ctr
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Lee Birchansky, MD 100 Points

    Lee Birchansky, MD

    Fox Eye
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1136 H Ave Ne
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Richard Stangler, MD 100 Points

    Richard Stangler, MD

    Fox Eye Laser Vision Institute
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1136 H Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Robert Keller, MD 100 Points

    Robert Keller, MD

    Iowa Eye Center
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Avenue Northeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Sanjay Shah, MD 100 Points

    Sanjay Shah, MD

    Iowa Eye Center
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Avenue Northeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Michael Hall, MD 100 Points

    Michael Hall, MD

    Iowa Eye Ctr
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Ave NW, Iowa Eye Ctr
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
  • David Muller, MD 100 Points

    David Muller, MD

    Iowa Eye Ctr
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Alexander Smith III, MD 100 Points

    Alexander Smith III, MD

    Iowa Eye Ctr
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Charles Barnes, MD 100 Points

    Charles Barnes, MD

    Wolfe Clinic
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1245 2nd Ave SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Todd Gothard, DO, MD 100 Points

    Todd Gothard, DO, MD

    Wolfe Clinic
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    305 Nassau St Se
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Clifford Hendricks Jr, MD 90 Points

    Clifford Hendricks Jr, MD

    Fox Eye
    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1136 H Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Charles Barnes, MD

    Charles Barnes, MD

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1245 2nd Ave Se
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Clifford Hendricks, MD

    Clifford Hendricks, MD

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1136 H Ave Ne
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Alexander Smith, MD

    Alexander Smith, MD

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1650 1st Ave Ne
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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Cedar Rapids (24.7 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