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Learn more about Ophthalmologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Ophthalmologists
An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
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Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
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Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
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Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
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Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
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Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
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Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
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Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 41 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Alaska with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 10 hospitals in Alaska with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. William Gruzensky, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1600 A St Ste 200Anchorage, AK 99501Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: Calm, friendly and dependable, Bill Gruzensky’s infectious sense of humor and story telling help people relax. Born in Corvallis, Oregon, Bill grew up on the outskirts of Boulder, Colorado. He enjoys backpacking, mountain climbing, dog sledding, snow skiing and flying airplanes. Bill and his wife Trish, a learning center teacher, live in Anchorage, Alaska. They have two daughters—Heidi and Michaela.
Dr. Chad Bouchard, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology5600 B StAnchorage, AK 99518Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 250Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robin Grendahl, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 280Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: ACES strives to eliminate amblyopia in Alaska by keeping our patients’ vision clear and straight. We are the only subspecialty pediatric eye practice in Alaska.
Dr. Michael Seward, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2848 Niles RdSaint Joseph, MI 49085Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Scott Limstrom, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 250Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2555 Phillips Field RdFairbanks, AK 99709Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Griffith Steiner, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology542 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Matthew Guess, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5600 B StAnchorage, AK 99518Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Stanley Fuller, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology116 MINNIE STFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Richard Winkle, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 280Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Garret Sitenga, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4381 East Hill RdHomer, AK 99603Dr. Evan Wolf, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4505 E GREENSTREET CIRWasilla, AK 99654Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kelly Lorenz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology542 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Our goal is to provide the utmost personal attention to our patients and the highest quality, innovative care.
Dr. Eileen Myers, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology542 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Arnold, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 280Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: ACES strives to eliminate amblyopia in Alaska by keeping our patients’ vision clear and straight. We are the only subspecialty pediatric eye practice in Alaska.
Dr. Philip Martin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Chamberlain, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Elizabeth Morgan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology542 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: We care deeply about our patients and about their quality of life.
Dr. Carl Rosen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology542 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501Dr. Oliver Korshin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 310Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ronald Zamber, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology116 MINNIE STFairbanks, AK 99701Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Eric Coulter, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology235 E 8th Ave Ste 3AAnchorage, AK 99501Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Werner, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology700 Chief Eddie Hoffman HighwaBethel, AK 99559Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Devesh Vyas, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology9449 Imperial Hwy # B-112Downey, CA 90242Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Swanson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 250Anchorage, AK 99508Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jan Nyboer, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology9350 INDEPENDENCE DRAnchorage, AK 99507Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Davis, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Grace Shih, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology235 E 8th Ave Ste 3AAnchorage, AK 99501Dr. Don Davis, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology135 W Dimond Blvd Ste 107Anchorage, AK 99515Care Philosophy: our team of doctors and staff aim to provide you with the highest quality of care in the most professional and comfortable environment possible.
Dr. Elaine McElhinny, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3801 University Lake Dr Fl 2Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. James Ford, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. Robert Breffeilh, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3268 Hospital Dr Ste AJuneau, AK 99801Dr. Alfred Deramus, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4001 Geist Rd Ste 9Fairbanks, AK 99709Dr. Marvin Grendahl, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 230Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Thomas Mader, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4315 Diplomacy DrAnchorage, AK 99508Dr. James Patterson Jr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 250Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. James Townley III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5955 Zeamer AveJber, AK 99506Dr. Donald Wilson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3500 Latouche St Ste 250Anchorage, AK 99508Dr. Charlton Stevens, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology542 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501Dr. Peter Cannava, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology161 N Binkley St Ste 101Soldotna, AK 99669