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Ocular Surgery Specialist
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have vision loss, decreased night vision, or problems with glare.
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Skilled ophthalmic technicians and assistants record the patient history and perform many of the preliminary tests. Depending on skill level, these ophthalmic assistants may perform measurement of visual acuity under both low and high illuminatio...
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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Harvard Medical School doctor addresses the question of whether a woman should see a gynecologist or an internist beyond her childbearing years.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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Detailed information on eye care specialists An ophthalmologist is either a medical doctor (M.D.) or an osteopathic physician (D.O.) who specializes in comprehensive eye care and provides examinations, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are skilled in all facets of eye care, from prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to performing intricate eye surgery. Many also choose to specialize in one particular disease or portion of the eye (i.e., pediatric ophthalmologist or glaucoma specialist).
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Detailed information on different eye care specialists, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and ocularists
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