11 Results forOphthalmologists near Salisbury, NC
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 11 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Salisbury, NC with an overall average rating of 4.8 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Salisbury, NC with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
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Dr. Donald Bergsma Jr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology800 W Cemetary StSalisbury, NC 281440.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Duncan Berry, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology530 Corporate CirSalisbury, NC 281472.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Ophthalmology530 Corporate CirSalisbury, NC 281472.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Kaufmann, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology410 MOCKSVILLE AVESalisbury, NC 281440.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Greer Geiger, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Brewington Jr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Chandra Altemare, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jennifer Barger, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles awayDr. Rupal Chiniwalla, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles awayDr. Anika Goodwin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles awayDr. Richard Preske, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 281441.6 miles away