13 Results forOphthalmologists near Mankato, MN
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 13 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Mankato, MN with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Mankato, MN with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato, River's Edge Hospital and Clinic and Hennepin Healthcare.
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Dr. Jacob Jones, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology99 Navaho Ave Ste 100Mankato, MN 560011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Nataliya Danylkova, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1411 Premier DrMankato, MN 560013.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Ophthalmology1411 Premier DrMankato, MN 560013.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Geoffrey Emerson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology99 Navaho Ave Ste 100Mankato, MN 560011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Timothy Kao, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1630 Adams StMankato, MN 560012.0 miles awayDr. Seth Consoer, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1630 Adams StMankato, MN 560012.0 miles awayDr. Emily Birkholz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1630 Adams StMankato, MN 560012.0 miles awayDr. Justin Kuiper, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1630 Adams StMankato, MN 560012.0 miles awayDr. Nathan Carpenter, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1025 Marsh StMankato, MN 560010.9 miles awayDr. Pauline Chen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1230 E Main St Ste ObMankato, MN 560011.0 miles awayDr. John Hoines, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1630 Adams St Ste AMankato, MN 560012.0 miles awayDr. Billy Horton, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1630 Adams StMankato, MN 560012.0 miles awayDr. Gerald Roust, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology38109 Honeysuckle LnNorth Mankato, MN 560033.8 miles away