17 Results forOphthalmologists near Weslaco, 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 17 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Weslaco, TX with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 7 hospitals near Weslaco, TX with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital At Renaissance and South Texas Health System Edinburg.
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Dr. Yu-Tang Su, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1315 E 6th St Ste 5Weslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Errol Grannum, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1331 E 6TH STWeslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Ophthalmology1315 E 6th St Ste 5Weslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Christina Johnson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Wade Graham, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Karl Bentley, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Carlos Galvan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1315 E 6th St Ste 5Weslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Stephen Hook, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Deborah Alexander, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Joel George, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Juan Arciniega, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1331 E 6TH STWeslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Shanna Brown, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1311 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mahdi Rostamizadeh, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1331 E 6TH STWeslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ronald Richardson, OD
Specialty: Cornea & External Diseases1315 E 6th St Ste 5Weslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sameer Al-Shweiki, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1311 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayDr. Donald Meadows, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1331 E 6TH STWeslaco, TX 785960.9 miles awayDr. Rodolfo Perez Jr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 785961.0 miles away