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  • Jay Mulaney, MD
    650 Points

    Jay Mulaney, MD

    Central Florida Eye Associates
    814 Griffin Rd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Kevin Dorsett, MD 200 Points

    Kevin Dorsett, MD

    Lakeland Eye Clinic
    4708 S Florida Ave
    Lakeland, FL 33813
  • James Magnusen, MD 110 Points

    James Magnusen, MD

    Watson Clinic
    PO Box 95000
    Lakeland, FL 33804
  • Ronald Case, MD 100 Points

    Ronald Case, MD

    Lakeland Eye Clinic
    1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Brian Renz, MD 100 Points

    Brian Renz, MD

    Lakeland Eye Clinic
    1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • William Mc Kee, MD 100 Points

    William Mc Kee, MD

    PO Box 95000
    Lakeland, FL 33804
  • 100 Points

    MyEyeDr. - Closed

    1251 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Curtis Margo, MD 100 Points

    Curtis Margo, MD

    Watson Clinic
    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Watson Clinic
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Alan Rich, MD 100 Points

    Alan Rich, MD

    Watson Clinic Ophthalmology
    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Laura Wayman, MD 100 Points

    Laura Wayman, MD

    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Scott Friedman, MD 90 Points

    Scott Friedman, MD

    Vitreous & Retina Consultants
    2202 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Teofil Kulyk, MD 390 Points

    Teofil Kulyk, MD

    Distance: 10.05 mi
    105 Southern Oaks Dr
    Plant City, FL 33563
  • Haroon Ilyas, MD 100 Points

    Haroon Ilyas, MD

    Distance: 10.05 mi
    105 Southern Oaks Dr.
    Plant City, FL 33563
  • Raymond Barnes, MD 120 Points

    Raymond Barnes, MD

    Distance: 11.84 mi
    1350 E Main St
    Bartow, FL 33830
  • David Misch, MD
    310 Points

    David Misch, MD

    Center for Retina and Macular Disease
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    250 Avenue K SE Ste 200
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
  • Gary Schemmer, MD 170 Points

    Gary Schemmer, MD

    Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    215 1st St N Ste 200
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • David Loewy, MD 140 Points

    David Loewy, MD

    Eye Specialists Mid Florida
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    407 Avenue K SE, Eye Clinic Of Mid Fl
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
  • Frank Fischer III, MD 110 Points

    Frank Fischer III, MD

    Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    215 1st St N Ste 200
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Jonathan Silbiger, MD 110 Points

    Jonathan Silbiger, MD

    Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    215 1st St N Ste 200
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Adam Berger, MD 100 Points

    Adam Berger, MD

    Barnes Retina Institute
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    400 Avenue K SE Ste 7
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
  • Michael Ort, MD 100 Points

    Michael Ort, MD

    Bond Clinic
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    500 E Central Ave
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
  • Daniel Welch, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Welch, MD

    Eye Specialists Mid-Florida
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    407 Avenue K SE
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
  • Frank Fischer, MD 100 Points

    Frank Fischer, MD

    Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    215 1st St N Ste 200
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • John Mc Getrick, MD 100 Points

    John Mc Getrick, MD

    Gessler Clinic Pa
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    635 1st St N
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Benjamin Crowder, MD 100 Points

    Benjamin Crowder, MD

    Regency Eye Surgery Ctr
    Distance: 13.29 mi
    400 E Central Ave
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
  • Ahad Mahootchi, MD
    220 Points

    Ahad Mahootchi, MD

    Distance: 19.47 mi
    6739 Gall Blvd
    Zephyrhills, FL 33542
  • Edward Kondrot, MD 140 Points

    Edward Kondrot, MD

    Distance: 19.47 mi
    40122 Mason Road
    Zephyrhills, FL 33542

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