11 Results forOphthalmologists near Parkersburg, WV
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 Parkersburg, WV with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Parkersburg, WV with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Camden Clark Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital and Marietta Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. David George, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology418 Grand Park Dr Ste 315Parkersburg, WV 261052.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Hunt, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4421 Emerson Ave # 4421Parkersburg, WV 261042.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Ophthalmology418 Grand Park Dr Ste 315Parkersburg, WV 261052.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Zane Lazer, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology418 Grand Park Dr Ste 315Parkersburg, WV 261052.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ronald Frame II, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology705 Garfield Ave Ste 385Parkersburg, WV 261010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Scott Jamerson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4421 Emerson Ave Ste 200Parkersburg, WV 261042.6 miles awayDr. Richard Johns, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology7 Rosemar CirParkersburg, WV 261042.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Dundervill III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1933 Washington BlvdBelpre, OH 457142.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Richard Hatfield, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4421 Emerson Ave Ste 200Parkersburg, WV 261042.6 miles awayDr. Daniel Richardson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1933 Washington BlvdBelpre, OH 457142.5 miles awayDr. Michael Wanchick, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology600 18th St Ste 202Parkersburg, WV 261011.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times