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  • 100 Points

    Schaeffer Eye Center - Closed

    3143 Pelham Pkwy
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • James Rains Jr, MD 100 Points

    James Rains Jr, MD

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    985 9th Ave SW Ste 401
    Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Rita Armitage, MD 20 Points

    Rita Armitage, MD

    Bessemer Carraway Prof Bldg
    Distance: 11.57 mi
    985 9th Ave Sw Ste 201
    Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Young Choi, MD
    530 Points

    Young Choi, MD

    inVision Ophthalmology
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2700 Highway 280
    Suite 212
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Marc Michelson, MD
    450 Points

    Marc Michelson, MD

    Michelson Laser Vision
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1201 11th Avenue South Suite 501
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Marc Michelson, MD
    420 Points

    Marc Michelson, MD

    Michelson Laser Vision
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    327 Summit Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Christopher Kelly, MD 330 Points

    Christopher Kelly, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1830 14th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • John Mason III, MD 310 Points

    John Mason III, MD

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    700 18th St S Ste 505, Retina Consultant Of Ala
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Roswell Pfister, MD 230 Points

    Roswell Pfister, MD

    Pfister Vision Correction Ctr
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2198 Columbiana Rd, Ste 200
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Scott Lecroy, MD 150 Points

    Scott Lecroy, MD

    Simon-Williamson Clinic
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    833 Princeton Ave SW # P, Simon-Williamson Clnc Pc
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Susan Eiland, MD 140 Points

    Susan Eiland, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2700 10th Ave S, Ste 404 Prof Off Bldg 2
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • James Lewis, MD 130 Points

    James Lewis, MD

    James M Lewis Ophthalmology
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1704 5th Ave N
    Birmingham, AL 35203
  • David Skier, MD 130 Points

    David Skier, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1830 14th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Mark Bearman, MD 120 Points

    Mark Bearman, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    52 Medical Park Dr E, Eastern Oph Assoc #214
    Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Frederick Elsas, MD 110 Points

    Frederick Elsas, MD

    Alabama Ophthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1000 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Robert Phillips, MD 110 Points

    Robert Phillips, MD

    Alabama Opthalmology Assoc
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1000 19th St S, Al Opthalmology Associates
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Darrell Joiner, MD 110 Points

    Darrell Joiner, MD

    Brookwood Eye Institute
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 500
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Bry Coburn, MD 110 Points

    Bry Coburn, MD

    Cataract Treatment Ctr
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    833 Saint Vincents Dr, Bldg 3207
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • James Kelly, MD 110 Points

    James Kelly, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    PO Box 94599
    Birmingham, AL 35220
  • Rayder Feagin II, MD 110 Points

    Rayder Feagin II, MD

    Lawaczeck & Mc Kinnon
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Greer Geiger, MD 110 Points

    Greer Geiger, MD

    Lawaczeck & Mc Kinnon
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 75
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Elmar Lawaczeck, MD 110 Points

    Elmar Lawaczeck, MD

    Lawaczeck & Mc Kinnon
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 501
    Birmingham, AL 35209

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