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  • Robert Melendez
    400 Points
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    Robert Melendez

    Juliette Eye Institute
    8801 Horizon Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Albuquerque, NM 87113
    Robert Melendez practices as an Ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM.He graduated from University of New Mexico School...
  • 250 Points
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    Eye Associates of New Mexico

    5757 Harper Dr NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
    Eye Associates of New Mexico is a Ophthalmologist facility at 5757 Harper Dr NE in Albuquerque, NM.
  • 250 Points
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    Eye Associates of New Mexico Retina Center

    4411 The 25 Way NE
    Suite 325
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
    Eye Associates of New Mexico Retina Center is a Ophthalmologist facility at 4411 The 25 Way NE Suite 325 in Albuquerq...
  • Katia Chavez
    250 Points
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    Katia Chavez

    Katia Chavez, MD
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
    Dr. Chavez became an eye doctor because she saw firsthand how eye disease affected the functionality and quality of l...
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    Eye Associates of New Mexico

    1817 Wellspring Ave SE
    Suite A
    Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    Eye Associates of New Mexico is a Ophthalmologist facility at 1817 Wellspring Ave SE Suite A in Rio Rancho, NM.
  • Alfred Lovato 210 Points

    Alfred Lovato

    Lovato Eyecare
    5700 San Antonio Dr NE
    B4
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • John Teahan, MD 130 Points

    John Teahan, MD

    Southwest Eye Care Specialists
    6100 Pan American NE Ste 390
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Robert Rothberg, MD 110 Points

    Robert Rothberg, MD

    Lovelace Health Systems
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Christine Clavell 100 Points

    Christine Clavell

    Christine Clavell, MD
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    #3
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Stephen Coleman, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Coleman, MD

    Coleman Vision
    5051 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Mark Lesher, MD 100 Points

    Mark Lesher, MD

    Eye Associate Of NM & SW Colo
    101 Hospital Loop NE Ste 103
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Thomas Carlow, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Carlow, MD

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico
    101 Hospital Loop NE Ste 103
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Frank Mares, MD 100 Points

    Frank Mares, MD

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico
    101 Hospital Loop NE Ste 103
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Arthur Rosenberg, MD 100 Points

    Arthur Rosenberg, MD

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico
    101 Hospital Loop NE Ste 110
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Frank Durso, MD 60 Points

    Frank Durso, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Michael Di Monaco, DO 60 Points

    Michael Di Monaco, DO

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico
    101 Hospital Loop NE Ste 103
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Mark P Lesher, MD 20 Points

    Mark P Lesher, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Thomas Carlow, MD 10 Points

    Thomas Carlow, MD

    101 Hospital Loop Ne Ste 1
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Arthur J Weinstein, MD 10 Points

    Arthur J Weinstein, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Richard C Allen, MD

    Richard C Allen, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Michael L Dimonaco, DO

    Michael L Dimonaco, DO

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Kenneth Downes, MD

    Kenneth Downes, MD

    7110 Wyoming Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Frank Durso, MD

    Frank Durso, MD

    101 Hospital Loop Ne Ste 210
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Margaret Janson, MD

    Margaret Janson, MD

    Eye Surgery Center
    6921 Montgomery Blvd Ne
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Kenneth S Himmel, MD

    Kenneth S Himmel, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Brice Hwang, MD

    Brice Hwang, MD

    7110 Wyoming Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Mark Lesher, MD

    Mark Lesher, MD

    101 Hospital Loop Ne Ste 203
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Frank J Mares, MD

    Frank J Mares, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Barbara C Marsh, MD

    Barbara C Marsh, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Gregory S Ogawa, MD

    Gregory S Ogawa, MD

    5901 HARPER NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Gregory S Ogawa, MD

    Gregory S Ogawa, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Ashok K Reddy, MD

    Ashok K Reddy, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Dennis Sandoval, MD

    Dennis Sandoval, MD

    6830 Montgomery Blvd Ne Ste D
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Tina M Watterberg, MD

    Tina M Watterberg, MD

    5757 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

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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