75 Results forOphthalmologists near Friendswood, 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 75 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Friendswood, TX with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 42 hospitals near Friendswood, TX with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Houston Methodist Hospital, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.
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Dr. Charles Broman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology313 Fm 517 Rd WDickinson, TX 775399.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Esther Dunn, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology555 E Medical Center Blvd Ste 101Webster, TX 775985.0 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Ophthalmology2660 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 775737.7 miles awayDr. Tony Chen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1010 S Ponds DrWebster, TX 775983.5 miles awayDr. Gioconda Mojica, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1535 Cullen Blvd Ste 200Pearland, TX 775818.4 miles awayDr. Alaa Alsuradi, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology400 W Parkwood Ave Ste 120Friendswood, TX 775461.6 miles awayDr. Jara Crear, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1100 Gulf Fwy S Ste 114League City, TX 775736.0 miles awayDr. Wayne Tie, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1010 S Ponds DrWebster, TX 775983.5 miles awayDr. Prabha Bhalla, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology11914 Astoria Blvd Ste 460Houston, TX 770893.7 miles awayDr. Mehreen Adhi, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2660 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 775737.7 miles awayDr. Matthew Yang, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1535 Cullen Blvd Ste 200Pearland, TX 775818.4 miles awayDr. Kevin Shen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5125 Fairmont PkwyPasadena, TX 775058.6 miles awayDr. Sonia Hernandez
Specialty: Ophthalmology3801 Vista Rd Ste 200Pasadena, TX 775049.0 miles away