17 Results forOptometrists / Eye Doctors near Gering, NE
Learn more about Optometrists / Eye Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Optometrists / Eye Doctors
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 17 specialists practicing Optometry in Gering, NE with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Gering, NE with affiliated Optometry specialists, including Regional West Medical Center and Community Hospital.
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Dr. Ryan Beyer, OD
Specialty: Optometry416 Valley View Dr Ste 100Scottsbluff, NE 693613.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Megan Rother, OD
Specialty: Optometry3726 AVENUE DScottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Optometry3726 AVENUE DScottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jason Webb, OD
Specialty: Optometry820 W 42nd St Ste 1200Scottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Steven Wasserburger, OD
Specialty: Optometry1605 10th St Ste BGering, NE 693410.2 miles awayDr. Jill Schneider, OD
Specialty: Optometry1930 E 20th Pl Ste 100Scottsbluff, NE 693613.2 miles awayDr. Jon Darnell, OD
Specialty: Optometry416 Valley View Dr Ste 100Scottsbluff, NE 693613.9 miles awayDr. Glen Vandenberge, OD
Specialty: Optometry416 Valley View Dr Ste 100Scottsbluff, NE 693613.9 miles awayDr. Jacob Krieg, OD
Specialty: Optometry416 Valley View Dr Ste 100Scottsbluff, NE 693613.9 miles awayDr. Tanya Hedman, OD
Specialty: Optometry3322 Avenue IScottsbluff, NE 693614.1 miles awayDr. Gordon McLain, OD
Specialty: Optometry3322 Avenue IScottsbluff, NE 693614.1 miles awayDr. John Mahoney III, OD
Specialty: Optometry3726 AVENUE DScottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayDr. Paul Colburn, OD
Specialty: Optometry3726 AVENUE DScottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayDr. Michael Green, OD
Specialty: Optometry210 W 38th StScottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayDr. Cady Hubbard, OD
Specialty: Optometry820 W 42nd St Ste 1200Scottsbluff, NE 693614.3 miles awayDr. Brian Colburn, OD
Specialty: Optometry329 W 40th StScottsbluff, NE 693614.5 miles awayDr. Kristen Reinard, OD
Specialty: Optometry820 W 42ND STScottsbluff, NE 693614.6 miles away