9 Results forOphthalmologists near Columbia, TN
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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 9 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Columbia, TN with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Columbia, TN with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Marshall Medical Center.
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- 1050 N James M Campbell BlvdColumbia, TN 384011.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: <p>Dr. Trent Wallace is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and as the son of two educators, he desired to be a doctor at an early age. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. After Vanderbilt, Dr. Wallace attended Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia and continued there for his residency in ophthalmology. After his residency, he completed a two-year Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.</p> <p>Upon completion of his fellowship in Philadelphia in 1992, Dr. Wallace returned to Nashville as part of a group practice and joined Tennessee Retina in 2008. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wallace has a passion for vision. ``Vision has such a great impact on the quality of our life. Tennessee Retina offers us a great opportunity to provide state-of-the-art care throughout this region``, says Wallace.His clinical interests include retinal lesions, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachment surgery.</p>
Dr. Carl Awh, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 100Columbia, TN 384011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Roy Wallace, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1050 N James M Campbell BlvdColumbia, TN 384011.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Biography: <p>Dr. Trent Wallace is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and as the son of two educators, he desired to be a doctor at an early age. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. After Vanderbilt, Dr. Wallace attended Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia and continued there for his residency in ophthalmology. After his residency, he completed a two-year Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.</p> <p>Upon completion of his fellowship in Philadelphia in 1992, Dr. Wallace returned to Nashville as part of a group practice and joined Tennessee Retina in 2008. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wallace has a passion for vision. ``Vision has such a great impact on the quality of our life. Tennessee Retina offers us a great opportunity to provide state-of-the-art care throughout this region``, says Wallace.His clinical interests include retinal lesions, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachment surgery.</p>
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Daniel Bregman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology927 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 103Columbia, TN 384011.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Charles Atnip, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 100Columbia, TN 384011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Timothy Gordon, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 100Columbia, TN 384011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bina Patel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology927 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 103Columbia, TN 384011.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ralph Hamilton, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 100Columbia, TN 384011.9 miles awayDr. Jacob Fleenor, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 100Columbia, TN 384011.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Kaslow, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1222 Trotwood Ave Ste 302Columbia, TN 384011.8 miles away