9 Results forOptometrists / Eye Doctors near Alma, MI
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 9 specialists practicing Optometry in Alma, MI with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars.
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Dr. James Seals II, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Stephen Near, OD
Specialty: Optometry235 N Mill StSaint Louis, MI 488803.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Garrett Whitmore, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Jacob Zainea, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayDr. Megan Lark, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayDr. Kyle Lark, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayDr. Peter Tacia, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayDr. Laura Keller, OD
Specialty: Optometry1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 488010.8 miles awayDr. Katie Ratliffe, OD
Specialty: Optometry7700 N Alger RdAlma, MI 488011.7 miles away