27 Results forOphthalmologists near Lexington, SC
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 27 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Lexington, SC with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Lexington, SC with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
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Dr. Kunal Kanitkar, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology340 W Butler StLexington, SC 290720.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mark Keisler, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology340 W Butler StLexington, SC 290720.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Derrick Huey, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Park BlvdLexington, SC 290722.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lynn Snoddy, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Park BlvdLexington, SC 290722.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. William Johnson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Park BlvdLexington, SC 290722.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Edward Crosswell, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Park BlvdLexington, SC 290722.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Joshua Nunn, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Park BlvdLexington, SC 290722.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Walters, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology340 W Butler StLexington, SC 290720.5 miles awayDr. Edward Mintz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Park BlvdLexington, SC 290722.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Stephen Cross, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350Columbia, SC 292128.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Payne, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Nitin Nigam, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Stephen Hypes, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Gross, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology7455 Irmo DrColumbia, SC 292127.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Clark, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bethany Markowitz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology811 W Main StLexington, SC 290720.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Wells III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayDr. Stewart Miller, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology101 Oak Park DrIrmo, SC 290638.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Johnson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayDr. Lauren Williams, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology340 W Butler StLexington, SC 290720.5 miles awayDr. Jennifer Hartel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology340 W Butler StLexington, SC 290720.5 miles awayDr. Gavin Davis, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4723 Sunset Blvd # ALexington, SC 290724.3 miles awayDr. Matthew Norman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3227 Sunset Blvd # CWest Columbia, SC 291696.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Shawn Iverson, DO
Specialty: Cornea & External Diseases340 W Butler StLexington, SC 290720.5 miles awayDr. Krishi Peddada, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayDr. Saad Al-Kadhi, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology124 SUNSET CTWest Columbia, SC 291697.0 miles awayDr. Kenneth Chang, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350Columbia, SC 292128.5 miles away