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Alice (22.94 mi)

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78332 (1) (24.13 mi)
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  • Angel Saenz Jr, MD

    Angel Saenz Jr, MD

    Distance: 22.95 mi
    509 FLOURNOY RD
    ALICE, TX 78332
  • John Dugan, MD 550 Points

    John Dugan, MD

    Dugan Eye Institute
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    1333 3rd St Ste 100
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Adam Spengler, MD 540 Points

    Adam Spengler, MD

    Berkeley Eye & Laser Center - Corpus Christi
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5350 S. Staples
    Suite 318
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Jerry Hunsaker, MD 290 Points

    Jerry Hunsaker, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    4707 Everhart Rd Ste 106
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • John Bishop, MD 240 Points

    John Bishop, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    4707 Everhart Rd Ste 108
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Paul Ayars Jr, MD 180 Points

    Paul Ayars Jr, MD

    Coastal Bend Eye Center P.A.
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    1521 S Staples St Ste 204
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Patrick Avet, MD 160 Points

    Patrick Avet, MD

    Eye Associates-Corpus Christi
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    3301 S Alameda St Ste 403
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Susan Dumas, MD 120 Points

    Susan Dumas, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    3301 S Alameda St Ste 403
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Ronald Kuffel, MD 120 Points

    Ronald Kuffel, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5656 S Staples St Ste 280
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Angel Saenz Jr, MD 120 Points

    Angel Saenz Jr, MD

    So Texas Eye Consultants
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5402 S Staples St Ste 100
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Jorge De La Chapa, DO 110 Points

    Jorge De La Chapa, DO

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    6002 S Staples St
    Corpus Christi, TX 78413
  • Thomas Dietze, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Dietze, MD

    S. Tex Eye Cons
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5402 S Staples St
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • John Malouf, DO 100 Points

    John Malouf, DO

    Hermann Eye Ctr
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    900 Morgan Ave
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Jose Fuentes, MD 100 Points

    Jose Fuentes, MD

    South Texas Eye Consultants
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5402 S Staples St Ste 100
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Charles Campbell, MD 100 Points

    Charles Campbell, MD

    South Texas Retina Consultants
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5540 Saratoga Blvd Ste 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78413
  • Arnoldo Villarreal, DO, MD 100 Points

    Arnoldo Villarreal, DO, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    1521 S Staples St Ste 204
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Jack Sahadi, MD 90 Points

    Jack Sahadi, MD

    Coastal Bend Eye Center
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    900 Morgan Ave
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • R Nisbet, MD 70 Points

    R Nisbet, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    3301 S Alameda St Ste 307
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Richard M.  Bond, M.D. 10 Points

    Richard M. Bond, M.D.

    Coastal Bend Eye Center
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    900 Morgan Ave.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Jacob J. Moore, MD 10 Points

    Jacob J. Moore, MD

    Coastal Bend Eye Center
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    900 Morgan Ave
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Jerry D Hunsaker Jr, MD 10 Points

    Jerry D Hunsaker Jr, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    4707 EVERHART STE 106
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
  • Ron Kuffel, MD 10 Points

    Ron Kuffel, MD

    Distance: 25.29 mi
    5656 S Staples St Ste 280
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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Alice (22.94 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