13 Results forOptometrists / Eye Doctors near Watertown, SD
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 13 specialists practicing Optometry in Watertown, SD with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars.
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Dr. Tyler Vermeer, OD
Specialty: Optometry705 14th Ave NEWatertown, SD 572011.4 miles awayDr. Kristen Kramlich, OD
Specialty: Optometry1520 4th St NEWatertown, SD 572011.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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Specialty: Optometry26 5th St NEWatertown, SD 572010.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Johnson, OD
Specialty: Optometry700 9th Ave SEWatertown, SD 572010.8 miles awayDr. Aimee Schulte, OD
Specialty: Optometry22 19th St SeWatertown, SD 572011.0 miles awayDr. Jill Pownell, OD
Specialty: Optometry22 19th St SeWatertown, SD 572011.0 miles awayDr. Beth Kunkel, OD
Specialty: Optometry1225 4TH ST NEWatertown, SD 572011.2 miles awayDr. Matthew Kunkel, OD
Specialty: Optometry1225 4TH ST NEWatertown, SD 572011.2 miles awayDr. Bruce Siegling, OD
Specialty: Optometry1520 4th St NEWatertown, SD 572011.4 miles awayDr. Mary Miller, OD
Specialty: Optometry1520 4th St NEWatertown, SD 572011.4 miles awayDr. Sara Serfoss, OD
Specialty: Optometry1520 4th St NEWatertown, SD 572011.4 miles awayDr. Melanie Weiss, OD
Specialty: Optometry1300 19th St NEWatertown, SD 572011.5 miles awayDr. Chad Beynon, OD
Specialty: Optometry905 29th St SEWatertown, SD 572012.0 miles away