14 Results forOphthalmologists near Covington, GA
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 14 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Covington, GA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Covington, GA with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Northside Hospital and Baptist Medical Center Beaches.
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Dr. Joseph Walrath, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4159 Mill St NECovington, GA 300140.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Bradley Jacoby, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology7170 Highway 278 NE Ste BCovington, GA 300141.3 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Ophthalmology4159 Mill St NECovington, GA 300140.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jose Bigles-Geigel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4159 Mill St NECovington, GA 300140.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. David D'Heurle, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology7170 Highway 278 NECovington, GA 300141.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Philip Newman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1400 Wellbrook Cir NE Ste 100Conyers, GA 300129.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Dr. Yogin Patel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2395 Wall St SE Ste 280Conyers, GA 300137.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Hyung Cho, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1501 Milstead Rd NE Ste 180Conyers, GA 300129.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bryan Riggeal, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1301 Sigman Rd NE # 225Conyers, GA 300129.7 miles awayDr. Arati Pandya, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1309 Milstead Rd NE Ste AConyers, GA 3001210.0 miles awayDr. Peter Gordon, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1400 Wellbrook Cir NE Ste 100Conyers, GA 300129.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Nazir Khawaja, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4124 HIGHWAY 278 NECovington, GA 300140.7 miles awayDr. Me'Ja Day, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1359 Milstead Rd NE Ste 103Conyers, GA 300129.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Wesley Pace
Specialty: Ophthalmology4159 Mill St NECovington, GA 300140.7 miles away