15 Results forOphthalmologists near Nacogdoches, TX
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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 15 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Nacogdoches, TX with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Nacogdoches, TX with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Houston Methodist Hospital, Nacogdoches Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham.
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Dr. Matthew Benz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Tien Wong, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Ophthalmology3302 NE Stallings DrNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Amy Schefler, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jon Caster, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1105 N University Dr Ste 102Nacogdoches, TX 759611.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Eric Chen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Richard Fish, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Orry Birdsong, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3302 NE Stallings DrNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Brown, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Rosa Kim, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayDr. Robert Lehmann, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Shannon Smith, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3302 NE Stallings DrNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Anna Lehmann, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Berg, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles awayDr. Timothy Young, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5300 North StNacogdoches, TX 759653.5 miles away