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  • Amita Bhatt, MD 140 Points

    Amita Bhatt, MD

    Newtown-Wellesley Eye Assoc
    Distance: 4.62 mi
    2000 Washington St Ste 462
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  • Jason Gilbert, MD 120 Points

    Jason Gilbert, MD

    Medford Vision Ctr
    Distance: 5.1 mi
    101 Main St Ste 208
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Jason Brenner 100 Points

    Jason Brenner

    Boston Eye Group
    Distance: 5.1 mi
    92 High Street
    Suite T31
    Medford, MA 02155
  • John Lee 100 Points

    John Lee

    Boston Eye Group
    Distance: 5.1 mi
    92 High Street
    Suite T31
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Jose Monroy 100 Points

    Jose Monroy

    Boston Eye Group
    Distance: 5.1 mi
    92 High Street
    Suite T31
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Susan Wong, MD 100 Points

    Susan Wong, MD

    Harvard Vanguard Medical Assoc
    Distance: 5.1 mi
    26 City Hall Mall
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Michael Olstein, MD 100 Points

    Michael Olstein, MD

    Distance: 5.1 mi
    92 High St
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Boston Eye Group

    Distance: 5.1 mi
    92 High Street
    Suite T31
    Medford, MA 02155
  • James T Patten, MD 10 Points

    James T Patten, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1155 CENTRE ST STE 4920
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • Harriet B Dann, MD

    Harriet B Dann, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1155 CENTRE ST Suite 35
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • Jane Dickerman, MD

    Jane Dickerman, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1155 CENTRE ST STE 4349
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • Geoffrey W Emerson, MD

    Geoffrey W Emerson, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1155 CENTRE ST STE 4349
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • Joseph M Groden, MD

    Joseph M Groden, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1153 CENTRE ST STE 5955
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • James T Patten, MD

    James T Patten, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1153 CENTRE ST
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • Lawrence I Rand, MD

    Lawrence I Rand, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1155 CENTRE ST STE 4349
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • George A Violin, MD

    George A Violin, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1155 CENTRE ST STE 4349
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • George A Violin, MD

    George A Violin, MD

    Distance: 5.29 mi
    1153 CENTRE ST
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
  • Jean E Ramsey, MD

    Jean E Ramsey, MD

    Distance: 5.47 mi
    720 HARRISON AVE
    ROXBURY, MA 02118
  • OIne McCabe, MD
    330 Points

    OIne McCabe, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Daniel Tolpin, MD
    330 Points

    Daniel Tolpin, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Olivia C Liao, MD
    310 Points

    Olivia C Liao, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Ann Burnham, MD
    300 Points

    Ann Burnham, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • James Umlas, MD
    300 Points

    James Umlas, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Paul Vinger, MD
    270 Points

    Paul Vinger, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Rd
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Jeremy Z. Kieval, MD
    260 Points

    Jeremy Z. Kieval, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Li-Wei Lin, MD
    260 Points

    Li-Wei Lin, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Jennifer P Mullon, MD
    260 Points

    Jennifer P Mullon, MD

    Lexington Eye Associates
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Deborah L McCoy, MD
    260 Points

    Deborah L McCoy, MD

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • 200 Points

    Lexington Eye Associates

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    21 Worthen Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Harvey Slansky, MD 100 Points

    Harvey Slansky, MD

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Roberto Pineda II, MD 10 Points

    Roberto Pineda II, MD

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    LEXINGTON, MA 02421
  • Jack Greiner, DO 330 Points

    Jack Greiner, DO

    Charles River Eye Assoc
    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main Street
    307
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Jack V Greiner, DO 260 Points

    Jack V Greiner, DO

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main St
    307
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Paul Vernaglia, MD 100 Points

    Paul Vernaglia, MD

    Docu Med Corp
    Distance: 6.09 mi
    63 Shore Rd Ste 22
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • 100 Points

    North Suburban Eye Associates

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main St.
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Edward Ryan, MD 100 Points

    Edward Ryan, MD

    University Eye & Ear Consult
    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main St
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • David Yi, MD 100 Points

    David Yi, MD

    Woburn Optical
    Distance: 6.09 mi
    550 Main St
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Sandra Hu-Torres 50 Points

    Sandra Hu-Torres

    North Suburban Eye Associates
    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main Street
    Suite 108
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Kimberly Mooney-McNulty 50 Points

    Kimberly Mooney-McNulty

    North Suburban Eye Associates
    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main Street
    Suite 108
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Richard L Dallow, MD 10 Points

    Richard L Dallow, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    15 DIX ST STE C
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Edward F McCarthy Jr, MD 10 Points

    Edward F McCarthy Jr, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 MAIN ST STE 109
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • David S Gendelman, MD

    David S Gendelman, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    63 SHORE RD
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Phillip M Gendelman, MD -10 Points

    Phillip M Gendelman, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    63 SHORE RD STE 22
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Ioannis P Glavas, MD

    Ioannis P Glavas, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    63 SHORE RD
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Kenneth R Kenyon, MD

    Kenneth R Kenyon, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    77 SWANTON ST
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Kimberly J Mooney-Mcnulty, MD

    Kimberly J Mooney-Mcnulty, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 MAIN ST STE 109
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • North Suburban Eye Associates

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 Main Street
    Suite 108
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Edward A Ryan, MD

    Edward A Ryan, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 MAIN ST STE 106
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Stephen R Smith, MD

    Stephen R Smith, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    955 MAIN ST STE 108
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • Robin F Steinberg, MD

    Robin F Steinberg, MD

    Distance: 6.09 mi
    63 SHORE RD
    WINCHESTER, MA 01890

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