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Doctor Specialties could include:
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Ophthalmologist
- Internist
- Family Practice Phy...
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Call your health care provider if you have severe eye pain or a sudden loss of vision, especially loss of peripheral vision.
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Nursing and allied health professionals play an important part in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Skilled ophthalmic technicians and assistants record the patient history and perform many of the preliminary tests. Depending on skill level...
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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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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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