What is an Ophthalmologist?
An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor that specializes in the eye. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to provide a full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses to complex and delicate eye surgery.
Fully-trained Ophthalmologists
- Four years of college
- Four years of medical school
- One year of internship
- Three or more years of residency in the diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders
- Board certification – a rigorous, two-part examination given by the American Board of Ophthalmology
- Further training in a specialized field of Ophthalmology may also be completed
Ophthalmology Signs & Symptoms
The most common signs and symptoms, and risk factors of eye disease seen in our ophthalmology patients from Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Fayetteville, and beyond.
General Eye Care
We consider the whole body, not just the eyes, when caring for our patients.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve – the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain.
