22 Results forOphthalmologists near Poughkeepsie, NY
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 22 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Poughkeepsie, NY with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Poughkeepsie, NY with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including MidHudson Regional Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center.
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Dr. Roger Husted, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology22 Green StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Alexandra Pappas, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology241 North RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Ophthalmology241 North RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayDr. Lawrence Fox, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology22 Green StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Steinberg, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology207 Washington St Ste 204Poughkeepsie, NY 126010.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Witzel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology22 Green StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Carrie Wright, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology207 Washington St Ste 204Poughkeepsie, NY 126010.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Mary Davidian, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology22 Green StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Bruce Moskowitz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology82 N WATER STPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.5 miles awayDr. Howard Kaplan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology94 Pine StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Satish Modi, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology23 Davis AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126031.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Andreas Wolter, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology23 Davis AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126031.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Rupal Panghaal, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology22 Green StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Alice Wong, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology27 Davis AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126031.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Amirfarbod Yazdanyar, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2507 South RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126013.3 miles awayDr. William Senisi, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2507 South RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126013.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrew Dahl, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1 Gus Siko RdPoughkeepsie, NY 126011.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Dr. Adam Chubak, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology23 Davis AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126031.8 miles awayDr. Nancy Miller-Rivero, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology94 Pine StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.6 miles awayDr. Anais Carniciu, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology27 Davis AvePoughkeepsie, NY 126031.9 miles awayDr. Ameet Goyal, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology741 Sergeant Palmateer WayWappingers Falls, NY 125908.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Harold Schneider, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology22 Green StPoughkeepsie, NY 126010.8 miles away