25 of the Best Ophthalmologists Near Me in Austell, GA

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MediFind found 80 specialists near Austell, GA

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80 providers found
    Expertise in
    39
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    39
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    833 Campbell Hill Street Northwest, Ste300, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ella Leung is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Leung has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    833 Campbell Hill Street Northwest, Ste300, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Oh is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Oh has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    114 Cherry Street Northeast, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Robert Stoltz is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Stoltz has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Cobb Eye Center

    130 Vann Street Northeast, Ste230, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerardo Parada is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Parada has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    833 Campbell Hill Street Northwest, Ste300, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili

    Atul Sharma is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Sharma has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Kris F. Gillian
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Associates - Buckhead

    3120 Maple Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Kris Gillian, M.D. is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. He earned his BA from Emory University and was awarded an academic scholarship while graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree in medicine. Dr. Gillian completed his medical internship at the University of Tennessee and his ophthalmology residency in Pittsburgh. During his residency, Dr. Gillian traveled to Samara, Russia to perform a surgical mission at the hospital of the late Dr. Svyatoslav Fyodorov, known as the ""Father of Radial Keratotomy."" Dr. Gillian is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing in the Atlanta area since 2001. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gillian has performed thousands of various surgical procedures in his career. He specializes in premium implant cataract surgery, LASIK, diabetes and glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration management, eyelid surgery and pterygium removal. The practice website is www.georgiaeyeassociates.com". Dr. Gillian is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Margaret W. Gribble
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions

    Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.

    3225 Cumberland Blvd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Wong, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in Uveitis. Her undergraduate degree is from Northwestern University and her medical degree is from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and her uveitis fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Wong joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2013 and practices at the Cumberland and Gwinnett-Lawrenceville locations. She is fluent in Mandarin. Specialty: Uveitis Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology Certified Eye Consultants Office Served: Gwinnett-Lawrenceville Cumberland Medical Memberships & Affiliations: American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gribble is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroretinitis, Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Toxoplasmosis.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eugene B. Gabianelli MD & Assoc. LLC

    130 Vann St NE Ste 230, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Crowley is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Crowley is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Marietta Eye Clinic PA

    895 Canton Rd NE Bldg 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Long is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Long is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Entropion.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Atlanta Retina

    1720 Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 932, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David D'heurle is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. D'heurle is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. D'heurle is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Partners

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Ste1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Garza is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garza has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.

    3225 Cumberland Blvd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Ghaiy is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ghaiy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Papilledema.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Premiere Eye Physicians

    3890 Redwine Rd SW Ste 212, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddie Harris is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Ghazala A. O'keefe
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions

    Greater Atlanta Womens Healthcare

    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1470, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghazala O'keefe is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. O'keefe is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Scleritis.

    Benjamin R. Baumrind
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Baumrind Retina, LLC

    1425 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard Northwest, Suite 36, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Baumrind, M.D. is an Ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal disease. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Georgia and his medical degree is from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency training at Rutgers University in New Jersey and his fellowship at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Baumrind joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2013 and practices at the Cumberland and Fayetteville locations. Dr. Baumrind is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Evan Loft
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.

    3225 Cumberland Blvd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Loft, M.D., is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Loft specializes in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Loft joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2008. He practices at the Cumberland, Buckhead, and Lawrenceville medical offices. Dr. Loft received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, and his medical school degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed both residency and fellowship training at Emory University in Georgia.Dr. Loft's expertise in ophthalmology has allowed him to give presentations on LASIK and refractive surgery at a number of ophthalmology meetings and conferences. In addition, he has contributed to reference books and other publications in the ophthalmology space, as well as publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.Specialties: Cornea and External Eye Diseases. Refractive Surgery. Cataract SurgeryBoard Certified: American Board of OphthalmologyEye Consultants Offices Served: Cumberland Office Buckhead Office Lawrenceville OfficeGA Surgical Privileges: McDonnell Surgery Center at Piedmont Hospital Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgery Center Piedmont Better Vision Laser Vision Correction Grady Memorial Hospital Shepherd CenterMedical Affiliations: Clinical Assistant Professor - Emory University Department of Ophthalmology Cornea Preservation Time Study, InvestigatorAppointed Positions: WebMD Medical Reviewer Professional SocietyMemberships: The Cornea Society American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryCertifications: Physician Certification Program for VISX Excimer Laser Systems Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser Certification IntraLase Femtosecond Laser Certification WaveLight FS200 Femtosecond Laser. Dr. Loft is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Pterygium.

    Christopher M. Weltz
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions

    Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.

    355 Tower Rd, Suite 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Weltz, M.D., is a Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist. His undergraduate degree is from Old Dominion University and his medical school degree is from East Tennessee State University. He completed his residency training at University of Alabama. Dr. Weltz joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2003 and practices at the Marietta location. Specialty: General Ophthalmology Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology Eye Consultants Office Served: Marietta, GA Hospital Staff Privileges: HCA Columbia Marietta Surgical Center, Marietta, GA Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgery Center, Atlanta, GA Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Kennesaw, GA Medical Memberships & Affiliations: American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ________________________________________ Education: Residency: University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 2001 Internship: Baptist Health System Hospital, Birmingham, AL, 1998 Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, M.D., 1997 Undergraduate Degree: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, B.S., biology, 1993. Dr. Weltz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Meibomianitis.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Alpha Eye Associates, LLC

    3969 South Cobb Drive Southeast, Ste105, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tina Lucas is an Ophthalmologist in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Uveitis.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eugene B. Gabianelli MD & Assoc. LLC

    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Feinberg is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feinberg is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eugene B. Gabianelli MD & Assoc. LLC

    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Gabianelli is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gabianelli is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.

    3225 Cumberland Blvd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions

    Marietta Eye Clinic PA

    895 Canton Rd NE Bldg 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmana Kooragayala is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kooragayala is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eca Optical LLC

    355 Tower Rd NE Ste 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Borger is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Borger is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Marietta Eye Clinic PA

    895 Canton Rd NE Bldg 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Panda is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Panda is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Marietta Eye Clinic PA

    895 Canton Rd NE Bldg 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Wilkin is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Wilkin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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    What is an ophthalmologist? 

    An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye and vision problems. Ophthalmologists attend medical school and receive extra training in eye health and diseases. They can diagnose and treat serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and they can also perform eye surgeries. Some surgeries they might perform include removing cataracts, repairing retinal tears, and LASIK surgery to improve vision. In addition to medical treatments and surgeries, ophthalmologists can prescribe glasses and contact lenses. However, people usually see an ophthalmologist if they have complex eye issues that need special care. 

    What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?     

    An optometrist and an ophthalmologist both help people with their eye health, but their training and roles are different. Optometrists go to optometry school and mainly focus on vision exams, prescribing glasses or contact lenses, and spotting common eye issues. They provide regular eye care and can help with many vision problems. An ophthalmologist, on the other hand, is a medical doctor who can handle more serious eye diseases and perform eye surgeries. While an optometrist can help with basic vision care, an ophthalmologist is trained to treat complex eye conditions. 

    What tests does an ophthalmologist perform?  

    Ophthalmologists perform a variety of tests to check eye health and detect issues. Here are some common tests they might use: 

    • Visual acuity test measures how well a person can see letters or symbols at different distances. 
    • Tonometry tests check eye pressure to help detect glaucoma. 
    • Dilated eye exam uses special drops to widen the pupils, allowing a clear view of the retina and optic nerve. 
    • Optical coherence tomography takes detailed images of the retina’s layers to spot conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic eye disease. 
    • Slit-lamp exam uses a bright light and microscope to examine the front part of the eye, including the cornea and lens. 

    What are the warning signs and symptoms of eye problems? 

    Eye problems can affect people differently and at different levels of intensity. Here are some common symptoms

    • Blurry or double vision: Difficulty seeing clearly or seeing two images can indicate vision problems. 
    • Floaters or flashes of light: Small specks or lines moving across your vision, or sudden flashes, may signal retinal issues. 
    • Eye pain, redness, or swelling: These symptoms could mean an infection, injury, or other eye condition. 
    • Sudden vision loss: Losing vision in one or both eyes suddenly is serious and requires immediate medical attention. 
    • Dry or itchy eyes: This may be related to eye strain or irritation, but sometimes can be a sign of an underlying issue. 
    • Frequent headaches: These may be linked to eye strain or vision changes. 
    • Trouble seeing at night: Difficulty seeing in low light could indicate a developing eye condition. 

    Why am I being referred to an ophthalmologist? 

    A referral to an ophthalmologist usually comes from an optometrist, primary care doctor, or another healthcare provider if they see signs of a serious eye condition, such as glaucoma, cataracts, or high eye pressure, or if a complex eye problem needs more specialized care. You might also be referred to an ophthalmologist if you experience sudden vision loss, eye pain, or an eye injury. People with health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure might be referred to an ophthalmologist for extra monitoring to protect their eyes. 

    When should I see an Ophthalmologist near Austell, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Ophthalmologist near Austell, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ophthalmologists near Austell, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ophthalmologists near Austell, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Ophthalmologist in Austell?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ophthalmologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ophthalmologist?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Ophthalmologist near Austell, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ophthalmologist?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ophthalmologist may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ophthalmologists near Austell, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ophthalmologist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Ophthalmologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ophthalmologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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