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  • Norman Hoffman, MD 100 Points

    Norman Hoffman, MD

    Norman J Hoffman Inc
    224 S Stratford Ave
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Dennis Shepard, MD 100 Points

    Dennis Shepard, MD

    Optical Trends
    1414 E Main St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Robert L Avery, MD 30 Points

    Robert L Avery, MD

    116 S PALISADE DR 102
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Maan A Nasir, MD 20 Points

    Maan A Nasir, MD

    116 S PALISADE DR STE 102
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Dante J Pieramici, MD 10 Points

    Dante J Pieramici, MD

    116 S PALISADE DR 102
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Stephen S Bylsma, MD

    Stephen S Bylsma, MD

    1414 E MAIN ST
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Randall L Goodman, MD

    Randall L Goodman, MD

    1414 E MAIN ST
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Norman J Hoffman, MD

    Norman J Hoffman, MD

    224 S STRATFORD AVE
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Marc A Lowe, MD

    Marc A Lowe, MD

    821 E CHAPEL ST STE 102
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Glenn F Oelker, MD

    Glenn F Oelker, MD

    1311 S MILLER ST 101
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Pacific Eye: Optical Concepts

    Pacific Eye: Optical Concepts

    Pacific Eye: Optical Concepts
    230 East Betteravia Road Suite S
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Daniel P Shepard, MD

    Daniel P Shepard, MD

    1414 E MAIN ST
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Dennis D Shepard, MD

    Dennis D Shepard, MD

    1414 E MAIN ST
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Shahriar R Zarnegar, MD

    Shahriar R Zarnegar, MD

    1414 E MAIN ST STE 103
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Michael Limberg, MD 10 Points

    Michael Limberg, MD

    Distance: 14.41 mi
    209 S Halcyon Rd
    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
  • Janet Chen

    Janet Chen

    Distance: 14.41 mi
    880 Oak Park Blvd Ste 103
    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
  • Janet Chen, MD 140 Points

    Janet Chen, MD

    Distance: 17.52 mi
    921 Oak Park, Ste 201B
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Pacific Eye: Pacific Coast Laser Vision Center

    Pacific Eye: Pacific Coast Laser Vision Center

    Pacific Eye: Pacific Coast Laser Vision Center
    Distance: 17.52 mi
    340 James Way Suite 260
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Wallace Marsh, MD 100 Points

    Wallace Marsh, MD

    Lompoc Valley Eye Ctr
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    104 E OCEAN AVE
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Stephen S Bylsma, MD

    Stephen S Bylsma, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    700 N H ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Randall L Goodman, MD

    Randall L Goodman, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    700 N H ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Daniel P Shepard, MD

    Daniel P Shepard, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    700 N H ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Dennis D Shepard, MD

    Dennis D Shepard, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    700 N H ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Shahriar R Zarnegar, MD

    Shahriar R Zarnegar, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    700 NORTH H ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Ahmad Amir, MD
    300 Points

    Ahmad Amir, MD

    Pacific Eye
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste D
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • 220 Points

    Retina Specialists of the Central Coast

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Ave, Suite C
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Craig Merrill, MD 210 Points

    Craig Merrill, MD

    Pacific Eye
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd, Suite D
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Steven Johnson, MD 140 Points

    Steven Johnson, MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste C
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Frank Basich, MD 130 Points

    Frank Basich, MD

    San Luis Obispo Eye Assoc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1304 Ella St Ste B
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Louis Jagerman, MD 110 Points

    Louis Jagerman, MD

    Limberg Eye Surgery Inc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1270 Peach St Ste 100
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Larry Baldwin, MD 110 Points

    Larry Baldwin, MD

    San Luis Obispo Eye Assoc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1304 Ella St Ste B
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Rena Stathacopoulos, MD 110 Points

    Rena Stathacopoulos, MD

    San Luis Obispo Eye Assoc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1304 Ella St Ste B
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • William Mc Ree, MD 100 Points

    William Mc Ree, MD

    Central Coast Eye Assoc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste C
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Glenn Oelker, MD 100 Points

    Glenn Oelker, MD

    Central Coast Eye Assoc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste C
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • John Hallisey, MD 100 Points

    John Hallisey, MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1270 Peach St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Robt Higginbotham, MD 100 Points

    Robt Higginbotham, MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste D
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Joseph Oldenburg, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Oldenburg, MD

    Limberg Eye Surgery
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1270 Peach St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Michael Limberg, MD 100 Points

    Michael Limberg, MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1270 Peach St Ste 100
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Steven W. Dixon, MD 100 Points

    Steven W. Dixon, MD

    Pacific Eye
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste D
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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