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Sugar
September 24th, 2008, 04:29 PM
Hubby needs his eyes checked and he want to go to a well recommended Ophthalmologists. He has had in the last few months a red blood shot eye. 3 different times. So he need to get that checked.

Anyone you all would recommend?


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Optician vs. Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist

A patient that requires contact lenses or glasses will seek the help of an optician. An optician fills lens prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, written by the optometrist or ophthalmologist. Opticians are not responsible, nor trained, for eye examinations or treatment solutions for eye disorders. They help you pick our your frames and adjust them to fit comfortably.

Optometrists are doctors who perform annual examinations to treat any vision problems and detect signs of disease and abnormal conditions. Examinations may also include testing for glaucoma, color perception, depth, and the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometrists must be licensed, have a Doctor of Optometry degree, and pass a state board examination.

Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. If a person requires medical or surgical care for an eye disease or an eye injury, he or she will seek the assistance of an ophthalmologist. Your refractive laser surgeon MUST be an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. This provides them with enough experience to diagnose and treat all types of eye disorders.

Ophthalmologists are the only eye care professionals certified to perform surgery on the eye. A subspecialist has undergone additional years of medical training exclusively in their chosen area of expertise, for example, retinal diseases, glaucoma, cornea or pediatrics.

Guru
September 24th, 2008, 06:23 PM
I don't know if anyone is still running Dr. Green's office in Hattiesburg but he has been checking me for more years than a cake can handle.

Hermione
September 24th, 2008, 07:44 PM
I've gone to Green Eye Clinic for years. I have serious issues with my eyes. Dr. Petro is my doctor, Dr. Pendegrast sees my mom. There is a third, younger doctor there too. They are all MDs, ophthalmologists. It's a really nice clinic.

Sugar
September 24th, 2008, 09:34 PM
I am not calling till next week so if anyone else has a fave? Thanks yall!

Honey
September 24th, 2008, 09:56 PM
David Richardson is a very nice man and a great eye surgeon. He is my hubby and my daughter's eye doctor. Also my mother's doctor and she needs specialist care for her eyes. And we know him personally. Great Christian man. Excellent doctor.

And Dr Green's clinic is good too. My SIL worked there before and I and Dr Green's daughter have been friends for a long time. I don't know who still is in the clinic anymore though.