18 Results forOphthalmologists near Lufkin, TX
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 18 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Lufkin, TX with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Lufkin, TX with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.
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Dr. Matthew Benz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Hassan Rahman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1105 W Frank Ave Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759041.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Charles Wykoff, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ankoor Shah, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Eric Chen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Richard Fish, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Wagnon, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2801 S John Redditt Dr Ste BLufkin, TX 759042.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Christopher Henry, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Daniel Kravitz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2 Medical Center BlvdLufkin, TX 759042.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jonathan Tzu, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1105 W Frank Ave Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759041.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Rosa Kim, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayDr. Thomas Duncan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1306 W Frank AveLufkin, TX 759041.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Effie Rahman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sagar Patel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayDr. Tieu Nguyen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759013.2 miles awayDr. Prethy Rao, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1105 W Frank Ave Ste 300Lufkin, TX 759041.5 miles away