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  • Isaiah Giese, MD 50 Points

    Isaiah Giese, MD

    Distance: 8.43 mi
    479 Old Union Turnpike
    Lancaster, MA 01523
  • Sandra Hu-Torres, MD 50 Points

    Sandra Hu-Torres, MD

    Distance: 8.43 mi
    479 Old Union Turnpike
    Lancaster, MA 01523
  • Wilson H Horsley, MD

    Wilson H Horsley, MD

    Distance: 8.43 mi
    131 MAIN ST
    LANCASTER, MA 01523
  • Tad Baum, MD 200 Points

    Tad Baum, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 Memorial Drive
    Leominster, MA 01453
  • Tad D Baum, MD 180 Points

    Tad D Baum, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 111
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Steven Brusie, MD 100 Points

    Steven Brusie, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    60 Hospital Road
    Leominster, MA 01453
  • Frank J McCabe, MD 10 Points

    Frank J McCabe, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Michael J Bradbury, MD

    Michael J Bradbury, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 107
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Francis A D'ambrosio Sr, MD

    Francis A D'ambrosio Sr, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 108
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Supriya Goyal, MD

    Supriya Goyal, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Thomas R Hedges III, MD

    Thomas R Hedges III, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 108
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Mary L Miller, MD

    Mary L Miller, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Michael B Raizman, MD

    Michael B Raizman, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 108
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Elias Reichel, MD

    Elias Reichel, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 108
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Joel M Reisman, MD

    Joel M Reisman, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 108
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Helen K Wu, MD

    Helen K Wu, MD

    Distance: 9 mi
    50 MEMORIAL DR STE 108
    LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
  • Francis D'Ambrosio, Jr, MD
    300 Points

    Francis D'Ambrosio, Jr, MD

    D'Ambrosio Eye Care
    Distance: 9.56 mi
    100 Powder Mill Rd
    Acton, MA 01720
  • Aaron Fay, MD 110 Points

    Aaron Fay, MD

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    33 Electric Ave
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
  • 100 Points

    Eye & LASIK Center

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    33 Electric Avenue,
    Suites 104 & 105
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
  • Michael Golden, MD 100 Points

    Michael Golden, MD

    Montachusetp Eye Surgery
    Distance: 10.92 mi
    104 Whalon St
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
  • Stuart Fay, MD 100 Points

    Stuart Fay, MD

    Stuart S Fay Pc
    Distance: 10.92 mi
    33 Electric Ave
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
  • Aaron M Fay, MD

    Aaron M Fay, MD

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    33 ELECTRIC AVE STE 104-105
    FITCHBURG, MA 01420
  • Stuart S Fay, MD

    Stuart S Fay, MD

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    33 ELECTRIC AVE
    FITCHBURG, MA 01420
  • Michael A Golden, MD

    Michael A Golden, MD

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    104 WHALON ST
    FITCHBURG, MA 01420
  • David Perkins, MD 100 Points

    David Perkins, MD

    Massachusetts Eye Assoc Pc; Massachusetts Eye Associates Pc
    Distance: 11.63 mi
    19 Village Sq
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Gail Torkildsen, MD 100 Points

    Gail Torkildsen, MD

    Distance: 11.63 mi
    17 Village Sq
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • William Boger III, MD
    360 Points

    William Boger III, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 Old Road To 9 Acre Cor
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Roberto Cavalieros, MD
    330 Points

    Roberto Cavalieros, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 ORNAC
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Mandi Z Kunen, MD
    270 Points

    Mandi Z Kunen, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Mandi Kunen, MD 200 Points

    Mandi Kunen, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    300 Baker Avenue
    Suite 210
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Mandi Kunen, MD 100 Points

    Mandi Kunen, MD

    New England Eye Ctr
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 Ornac, Lexington Eye Associates
    Concord, MA 01742
  • 100 Points

    Niro Eye Care and Associates

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    86 Baker Ave Extension, Ste 302
    Suite 302
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Roberto Pineda II, MD 10 Points

    Roberto Pineda II, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • James W Umlas, MD 10 Points

    James W Umlas, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Katrinka Heher, MD

    Katrinka Heher, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Harvey J Lewis, MD

    Harvey J Lewis, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Olivia C Liao, MD

    Olivia C Liao, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Oine McCabe, MD

    Oine McCabe, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Deborah L McCoy, MD

    Deborah L McCoy, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Michael B Raizman, MD

    Michael B Raizman, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD RD TO 9 ACRE CORNER
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Daniel W Tolpin, MD

    Daniel W Tolpin, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • Paul F Vinger, MD

    Paul F Vinger, MD

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    131 ORNAC
    CONCORD, MA 01742
  • John Constantine, MD 120 Points

    John Constantine, MD

    Leahey Eye Clinic Inc
    Distance: 14.78 mi
    9 Central St
    Lowell, MA 01852
  • John Capino, MD

    John Capino, MD

    Distance: 14.78 mi
    1230 BRIDGE ST
    LOWELL, MA 01850
  • David Victor, MD

    David Victor, MD

    Distance: 14.78 mi
    9 Central St
    Lowell, MA 01852
  • Susan Yeomans, MD 200 Points

    Susan Yeomans, MD

    Distance: 14.99 mi
    65 Boston Post Road West
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Diane Karalekas, MD 120 Points

    Diane Karalekas, MD

    Distance: 14.99 mi
    126 Union St
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Jeffrey D Levine, MD 70 Points

    Jeffrey D Levine, MD

    Distance: 14.99 mi
    65 FREMONT ST
    MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
  • Diane P Karalekas, MD 20 Points

    Diane P Karalekas, MD

    Distance: 14.99 mi
    65 BOSTON POST RD W
    MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
  • Diane P Karalekas, MD

    Diane P Karalekas, MD

    Distance: 14.99 mi
    126 UNION ST
    MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752

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