Arkansas (AR) Ophthalmology Doctors and Physicians

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Ophthalmology Information

Description

Ophthalmology involves the treatment of the eye and vision disorders. An ophthalmologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats eye disorders and diseases, and sometimes performs eye surgery. Ophthalmology is more than just vision care. This specialist is trained to medically or surgically treat all ocular and vision problems, including disorders of the eyelids and visual pathways. The ophthalmologist also provides comprehensive vision exams and prescribes glasses and contact lenses.

Location Density Information

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arkansas has 162 practicing ophthalmologists. Broken out by city, ophthalmology doctor density in Arkadelphia is 1, in Batesville is 1, in Benton is 3, in Berryville is 1, in Blytheville is 1, in Clarksville is 1, in Conway is 5, in El Dorado is 2, in Fayetteville is 11, in Forrest City is 1, in Fort Smith is 11, in Harrison is 1, in Heber Springs is 1, in Helena is 1, in Highland is 2, in Hot Springs is 5, in Hot Springs National Park is 1, in Jacksonville is 2, in Jonesboro is 9, in Little Rock is 63, in Magnolia is 1, in Morrilton is 1, in Mountain Home is 9, in North Little Rock is 4, in Paragould is 2, in Pine Bluff is 8, in Rogers is 5, in Russellville is 3, in Searcy is 5, in Siloam Springs is 2, in Springdale is 4, in Texarkana is 1, in Warren is 1, and in West Memphis is 1.

Arkansas Information

Arkansas is home to many lakes and rivers for those interested in fishing and water sports. Cruise up the Arkansas River, fish in the White River of the Ozark Mountains, or drive the Great River Road along the Mississippi River Delta. Tour Arkansas wine country in the Altus area, step inside a log cabin from the 1800s in southern Arkansas, or hike nature trails in Hot Springs National Park. Arkansas’ population is 2,779,154. Little Rock is Arkansas’ capital city, and has numerous restaurants, museums, golfing, and an extensive park system. Visit the monument that marks the initial point for surveys of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Arkansas has a population of 2,779,154. Of this population, 662,920 are under the age of 18 and 381,547 are at or above the age of 65.

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