14 Results forOphthalmologists near Elizabethtown, KY
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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 14 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Elizabethtown, KY with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 19 hospitals near Elizabethtown, KY with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Uofl Health Jewish Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin and Norton Hospital.
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Dr. Inder Singal, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102Elizabethtown, KY 427012.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Donald Smith Jr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1109 Woodland DrElizabethtown, KY 427011.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Joern Soltau, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1239 Woodland Dr Ste 114Elizabethtown, KY 427012.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Howard Lazarus, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology103 Diecks DrElizabethtown, KY 427011.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mohammad Haider, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology2410 Ring Rd Ste 400Elizabethtown, KY 427012.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sergei Dmitruk, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102Elizabethtown, KY 427012.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Charles Barr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1239 Woodland Dr Ste 114Elizabethtown, KY 427012.3 miles awayDr. John Millin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102Elizabethtown, KY 427012.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Benjamin Proctor, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1109 Woodland DrElizabethtown, KY 427011.8 miles awayDr. Jeremy Clark, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1239 Woodland Dr Ste 114Elizabethtown, KY 427012.3 miles awayDr. Andrew Steele, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102Elizabethtown, KY 427012.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ian McWherter, OD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102Elizabethtown, KY 427012.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Christopher Compton, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1239 Woodland Dr Ste 114Elizabethtown, KY 427012.3 miles awayDr. Rachel Cooley, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1239 Woodland Dr Ste 114Elizabethtown, KY 427012.3 miles away