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  • John Kearney, MD 100 Points

    John Kearney, MD

    Distance: 25.22 mi
    3553 Whipple Rd
    Union City, CA 94587
  • Steven Harrison, MD 60 Points

    Steven Harrison, MD

    Distance: 25.22 mi
    3553 Whipple Rd Bldg B
    Union City, CA 94587
  • Jonathan Savell, MD 110 Points

    Jonathan Savell, MD

    Valley Eye Care Center
    Distance: 27.82 mi
    5575 W Las Positas Blvd Suite 240
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
  • Peter Kaufer, MD 100 Points

    Peter Kaufer, MD

    Distance: 27.82 mi
    7601 Stoneridge Dr, Kaiser Pleasanton
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
  • Stephanie Po, MD 100 Points

    Stephanie Po, MD

    Distance: 27.82 mi
    7601 Stoneridge Dr, Iaiser Perm Dept Ophth
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
  • Todd A Auker, MD

    Todd A Auker, MD

    Distance: 27.82 mi
    2324 SANTA RITA RD STE 7
    PLEASANTON, CA 94566
  • Melissa S Torralva, MD

    Melissa S Torralva, MD

    Distance: 27.82 mi
    5575 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 240
    PLEASANTON, CA 94588
  • Steven Andersen, MD 130 Points

    Steven Andersen, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    Distance: 28.86 mi
    38707 Stivers St Ste B
    Fremont, CA 94536
  • Robert Black, MD 110 Points

    Robert Black, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    3885 Beacon Ave Ste A
    Fremont, CA 94538
  • James Cohn, MD 100 Points

    James Cohn, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    38024 Martha Ave
    Fremont, CA 94536
  • Gupta Etwaru, MD 100 Points

    Gupta Etwaru, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    2147 Mowry Ave Ste C6
    Fremont, CA 94538
  • Kenneth Low, MD 100 Points

    Kenneth Low, MD

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    Distance: 28.86 mi
    38707 Stivers St
    Fremont, CA 94536
  • Michael Walvick, DO 100 Points

    Michael Walvick, DO

    Kaiser Fremont Eye Clinic
    Distance: 28.86 mi
    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy
    Fremont, CA 94538
  • Sarbjit Hundal, MD 100 Points

    Sarbjit Hundal, MD

    Mission Valley Eye Medical Ctr
    Distance: 28.86 mi
    39263 Mission Blvd
    Fremont, CA 94539
  • James Resneck, MD 100 Points

    James Resneck, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy
    Fremont, CA 94538
  • 580 Points

    North Bay Eye Associates

    Distance: 30.16 mi
    104 Lynch Creek Way
    Suite 12 & 15
    Petaluma, CA 94954
  • Roger Weeks, MD 200 Points

    Roger Weeks, MD

    Distance: 30.16 mi
    47 Maria Dr Ste 814
    Petaluma, CA 94954
  • PAUL CAMPION, MD 130 Points

    PAUL CAMPION, MD

    Paul F. Campion, M.D.
    Distance: 30.16 mi
    1383 North Mc Dowell Ste #100
    PETALUMA, CA 94954
  • 50 Points

    North Bay Eye Associates

    Distance: 30.16 mi
    108 Lynch Creek Way
    Suite 1
    Petaluma, CA 94954
  • Paul Campion 10 Points

    Paul Campion

    Distance: 30.16 mi
    1456 Professional Dr Ste 405
    Petaluma, CA 94954

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