Learn more about Ophthalmologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Ophthalmologists
Anoptometristis 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, includinghigh blood pressureand diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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 Abilene, TX with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars. There are 13 hospitals near Abilene, TX with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Hendrick Medical Center, Graham Regional Medical Center and Childress Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Charles Clark, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (12 ratings)
5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Dr. Eric Zavaleta, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (2 ratings)
5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Dr. Anca Pacuraru, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology
4.6Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, with (21 ratings)
751 N 18th StAbilene, TX 796011.6 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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751 N 18th StAbilene, TX 796011.6 mi miles away
Dr. Ross Lynds, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (3 ratings)
5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Dr. Sunil Patel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
3.7Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars, with (15 ratings)
5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Dr. Troy Carter, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
4.1Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars, with (15 ratings)
1750 Pine StAbilene, TX 796011.5 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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1750 Pine StAbilene, TX 796011.5 mi miles away
Dr. Seong Lee, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
4.6Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, with (7 ratings)
5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
Dr. Rocky McAdams, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (6 ratings)
2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Dr. Brettly Teague, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (4 ratings)
4342 Treanor DrAbilene, TX 796023.8 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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4342 Treanor DrAbilene, TX 796023.8 mi miles away
Dr. David Izbrand, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (8 ratings)
1750 Pine StAbilene, TX 796011.5 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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1750 Pine StAbilene, TX 796011.5 mi miles away
Dr. Mark Phelan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
4.3Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, with (6 ratings)
2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Dr. Harvey Richert II, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (3 ratings)
4342 Treanor DrAbilene, TX 796023.8 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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4342 Treanor DrAbilene, TX 796023.8 mi miles away
Dr. Paul Thames, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (1 rating)
2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Dr. Kerry Preston, OD
Specialty: Cornea & Refractive Surgery
4.5Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with (2 ratings)
2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Dr. Alexander Hacopian, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
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2120 Antilley RdAbilene, TX 796065.2 mi miles away
Dr. Pierre Mardelli, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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4342 Treanor DrAbilene, TX 796023.8 mi miles away
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4342 Treanor DrAbilene, TX 796023.8 mi miles away
Dr. Bruce Carr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
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5441 Health Center DrAbilene, TX 796063.9 mi miles away
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