20 Results forOptometrists / Eye Doctors near Sheffield, AL
Learn more about Optometrists / Eye Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Optometrists / Eye Doctors
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 20 specialists practicing Optometry in Sheffield, AL with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars.
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Dr. Barry Basden, OD
Specialty: Optometry1112 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 356612.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Benjamin Kachelman, OD
Specialty: Optometry1112 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 356612.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Roberta Tomsik, OD
Specialty: Optometry2091 Florence BlvdFlorence, AL 356305.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kathryn Thigpen, OD
Specialty: Optometry1112 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 356612.2 miles awayDr. Michael Stutts, OD
Specialty: Optometry401 Cox Blvd Ste BSheffield, AL 356600.6 miles awayDr. Samuel Kirby, OD
Specialty: Optometry174 Ana DrFlorence, AL 356305.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brian Ingle, OD
Specialty: Optometry213 Cox Creek PkwyFlorence, AL 356306.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Campbell, OD
Specialty: Optometry3100 Hough RdFlorence, AL 356306.2 miles awayDr. Emily Russell, OD
Specialty: Optometry154 Titan DrFlorence, AL 356306.3 miles awayDr. Jan Lenz, OD
Specialty: Optometry1110 S MONTGOMERY AVESheffield, AL 356601.0 miles awayDr. Marty Brewer, OD
Specialty: Optometry1112 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 356612.2 miles awayDr. Mark Shulman, OD
Specialty: Optometry1202 Woodward Ave # BMuscle Shoals, AL 356611.3 miles awayDr. Kathleen Warner, OD
Specialty: Optometry318 E TENNESSEE STFlorence, AL 356303.0 miles awayDr. Warren Moore, OD
Specialty: Optometry1593 Darby DrFlorence, AL 356304.5 miles awayDr. Paul Mormon, OD
Specialty: Optometry1593 Darby DrFlorence, AL 356304.5 miles awayDr. Lauren Stirling, OD
Specialty: Optometry2415 Darby Dr Ste AFlorence, AL 356305.6 miles awayDr. Jeffrey McLaughlin, OD
Specialty: Optometry2701 Cloverdale RdFlorence, AL 356335.7 miles awayDr. Hunter Snyder, OD
Specialty: Optometry178 Ana DrFlorence, AL 356305.9 miles awayDr. Ashley Wright, OD
Specialty: Optometry711 COX CREEK PKWYFlorence, AL 356306.0 miles awayDr. Randy May, OD
Specialty: Optometry646 Cox Creek Pkwy Ste AFlorence, AL 356306.0 miles away