12 Results forOphthalmologists near Wichita Falls, 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 12 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Wichita Falls, TX with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Wichita Falls, TX with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and United Regional Health Care System.
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Dr. Wayne Solley, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5800 Kell Blvd Ste 100Wichita Falls, TX 763105.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Gary Fish, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5800 Kell Blvd Ste 100Wichita Falls, TX 763105.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Ophthalmology1712 11th StWichita Falls, TX 763010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Marylin White, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1704 11th StWichita Falls, TX 763010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Callanan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5800 Kell Blvd Ste 100Wichita Falls, TX 763105.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Phillip Kelly, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1712 11th StWichita Falls, TX 763010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Devin West, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1704 11th StWichita Falls, TX 763010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrew McClellan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5800 Kell Blvd Ste 100Wichita Falls, TX 763105.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Diana Laura, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5800 Kell Blvd Ste 100Wichita Falls, TX 763105.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Dwain Fuller, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5800 Kell Blvd Ste 100Wichita Falls, TX 763105.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Russell Kuempel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology501 MIDWESTERN PKWY EWichita Falls, TX 763022.7 miles awayDr. Alexander Compton, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1704 11th StWichita Falls, TX 763010.5 miles away