South Dakota (SD) Ophthalmology Doctors and Physicians
Find comprehensive reports and ratings on a local ophthalmologist doctor, physician, or surgeon.
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. South Dakota has
35 practicing
ophthalmologists. Broken out by city, ophthalmology doctor density
in Aberdeen is 1,
in Brookings is 2,
in Dakota Dunes is 1,
in Milbank is 1,
in Mitchell is 2,
in Rapid City is 11,
in Sioux Falls is 12,
in Watertown is 3,
and in Yankton is 3.
South Dakota Information
South Dakota became a state in 1889. Its capital city is Pierre, and the population is 775,933. You can see unusual rock formations at the Badlands National Park, tour the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, or visit the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills. Popular winter sports in South Dakota are skiing, snowmobiling, skating and ice fishing. In the summer, enjoy hiking, biking, fishing or hunting, or maybe tour an archaeological site. Famous historic Native American chiefs from the Sioux nation include Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull and Red Cloud.
According to 2005 Census estimates, South Dakota has a population of 775,933.
Of this population, 183,570 are under the age of 18
and 110,178 are at or above the age of 65.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Verify here.