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  • 260 Points
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    Evergreen Eye Center

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    502 South M. St.
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Evergreen Eye Center is a Ophthalmologist facility at 502 South M. St. in Tacoma, WA.
  • 250 Points
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    Evergreen Eye Center

    Distance: 14.18 mi
    34719 6th Ave. S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
    Evergreen Eye Center is a Ophthalmologist facility at 34719 6th Ave. S in Federal Way, WA.
  • 250 Points
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    Evergreen Eye Center

    Distance: 16.5 mi
    700 M St. NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
    Evergreen Eye Center is a Ophthalmologist facility at 700 M St. NE in Auburn, WA.
  • 270 Points
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    Rouse EyeCare Center

    Distance: 17.18 mi
    8160 Freedom Ln NE #D
    Lacey, WA 98516
    Serving Lacey and the surrounding communities, we offer comprehensive eye health services for all members of your fam...
  • 200 Points
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    Hawks Prairie Vision Clinic

    Distance: 17.18 mi
    2539 Marvin Road NE
    Suite B
    Lacey, WA 98516
    We are pleased to welcome you to our office, where you'll find quality care with a personal touch. We look forward t...
  • 250 Points
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    Evergreen Eye Center

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    15153 5th Ave SW
    Burien, WA 98166
    Evergreen Eye Center is a Ophthalmologist facility at 15153 5th Ave SW in Burien, WA.
  • 200 Points
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    Enumclaw Vision Clinic

    Distance: 24.83 mi
    2823 Griffin Ave
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
    At Enumclaw Vision Clinic, we blend cutting-edge technology with a personal touch to ensure you receive the highest q...
  • Leonard Alenick, MD 100 Points

    Leonard Alenick, MD

    5920 100th St SW Ste 33
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • David Benson, MD 100 Points

    David Benson, MD

    5920 100th St SW Ste 8
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 100 Points

    Eye Physicians of Lakewood

    5920 100th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • David Benson

    David Benson

    5920 100th St SW Ste 8
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Cheryl Yokoyama, MD 110 Points

    Cheryl Yokoyama, MD

    Advanced Institute-Cosmetic
    Distance: 4.66 mi
    2603 Bridgeport Way W Ste F
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Niraj Patel, MD
    560 Points

    Niraj Patel, MD

    Pacific Northwest Eye Associates
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    3602 South 19th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Hsushi Yeh, MD 160 Points

    Hsushi Yeh, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1311 S UNION AVE STE 101
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • William Gruzensky, MD 120 Points

    William Gruzensky, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    3730 S Pine St
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • William Shields, MD 120 Points

    William Shields, MD

    Retina & Macula Specialists
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2914 S Alder St
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Ronald Sugiyama, MD 110 Points

    Ronald Sugiyama, MD

    Pacific Cataract & Laser Inst
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    3730 S Pine St
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • John Goodin, MD 110 Points

    John Goodin, MD

    Pacific NW Eye Assoc
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S Cedar St Ste 100
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Jonathan Bahmiller, MD 100 Points

    Jonathan Bahmiller, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2115 S 56th St Ste 103
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Max Brachvogel, MD 100 Points

    Max Brachvogel, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1901 S Union Ave Ste A203
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Clark Deem, MD 100 Points

    Clark Deem, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    4717 S 19th St Ste 101
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • 100 Points

    Franciscan Eye Care Associates

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1608 S. J St.
    3rd Floor
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Robert Mazzoli, MD 100 Points

    Robert Mazzoli, MD

    Ophthamology Clinic
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    Madigan Amc Hshj Sou
    Tacoma, WA 98431
  • Richard Bowe, MD 100 Points

    Richard Bowe, MD

    Pacific NW Eye Assoc
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S Cedar St Ste 100
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Michael Dunn, DO 100 Points

    Michael Dunn, DO

    Puget Sound Eye Assoc
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    3611 S D St
    Tacoma, WA 98418
  • Walter M Rotkis, MD 50 Points

    Walter M Rotkis, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1901 UNION AVE S STE A224
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Laurel R Harris, MD 40 Points

    Laurel R Harris, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • David V Pratt, MD 40 Points

    David V Pratt, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 300
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Mark R Gildenhar, MD 20 Points

    Mark R Gildenhar, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Joseph T Pham, MD 20 Points

    Joseph T Pham, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    3602 S 19th St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Matthew S Oliva, MD 10 Points

    Matthew S Oliva, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1901 UNION AVE S STE A224
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Mark W Taylor, MD 10 Points

    Mark W Taylor, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 100
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Lawrence J White, MD 10 Points

    Lawrence J White, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Andrew Kopstein

    Andrew Kopstein

    Andrew Kopstein - Seattle South
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2115 S 56th St, #304
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Richard G Bowe, MD

    Richard G Bowe, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S CEDAR ST #100
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Keith F Dahlhauser, MD

    Keith F Dahlhauser, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Dennis D Drouillard, MD

    Dennis D Drouillard, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR ST STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Rachael Elrod, MD

    Rachael Elrod, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Brice R. Nicholson, D.O.

    Brice R. Nicholson, D.O.

    Evergreen Eye Center
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    502 South M. St.
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Leslie P Fox, MD

    Leslie P Fox, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR ST
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • John T Heffernan, MD

    John T Heffernan, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1901 S UNION AVE STE B7006
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Joseph King

    Joseph King

    Joseph King - Seattle South LASIK surgery
    Distance: 6.59 mi
    4733 Tacoma Mall Blvd
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Andrew B Kopstein, MD

    Andrew B Kopstein, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 100
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Charles W Rance, MD

    Charles W Rance, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1901 S UNION AVE STE A-211
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Michael W Rausch, MD

    Michael W Rausch, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1924 S CEDAR STE B
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • William Raymond, MD

    William Raymond, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    Madigan Army Med Center
    Tacoma, WA 98431
  • Troy J Woodman, MD

    Troy J Woodman, MD

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2202 S CEDAR ST STE 300
    TACOMA, WA 98405
  • Dennis Drouillard, MD 120 Points

    Dennis Drouillard, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Ctr
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Randolph Lindblad, MD 100 Points

    Randolph Lindblad, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers Pc
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    2622 Meridian St S
    Puyallup, WA 98373
  • Leslie Fox, MD 100 Points

    Leslie Fox, MD

    Cascade Eye & Skin Ctr
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101
    Puyallup, WA 98371

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