25 of the Best Ophthalmologists Near Me in Reisterstown, MD

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MediFind found 132 specialists near Reisterstown, MD

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    Expertise in
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    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
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    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    Lutherville, MD 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Uri S. Soiberman, M.D. joined Wilmer's Cornea faculty in 2016, and is an associate professor of ophthalmology and the director of the cornea fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Soiberman's main clinical and research focus is keratoconus, and his research has been funded by the National Eye Institute and Research to Prevent Blindness. Dr. Soiberman offers his keratoconus patients advanced surgical treatments, including corneal collagen crosslinking, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and other types of corneal transplants for keratoconus. Dr. Soiberman also performs endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK, DMEK, DSO) for patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and corneal edema. In addition, Dr. Soiberman specializes in complex cataract surgery, and offers his patients specialty intraocular lenses (such as astigmatism correcting or multifocal lenses). His surgical acumen includes surgery for dislocated lenses and secondary implantation of intraocular lenses. Dr. Soiberman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Soiberman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Expertise in
    21
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    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants Of Maryland PA

    21 Crossroads Dr Ste 425, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Shif is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Shif is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Brull & Honig MDPA

    23 Crossroads Dr Ste 310, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Honig is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Honig is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
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    Eye Consultants Of Maryland PA

    21 Crossroads Dr Ste 425, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Verinder Nirankari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Nirankari is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    Lutherville, MD 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Sharon D. Solomon, M.D., is the Katharine M. Graham Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. A retina specialist and ophthalmologist, Dr. Solomon's clinical expertise includes medical and surgical treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and retinal tears and detachment. Dr. Solomon has a large national and international referral practice at Wilmer. Dr. Solomon has served as principal investigator at Wilmer on a number of NIH-sponsored clinical trials. She has numerous publications from her clinical trials involvement. Dr. Solomon received her bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Harvard University and her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. After her internship at Stanford, she returned to UCSF for her residency in ophthalmology. Dr. Solomon completed her surgical retina fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute prior to joining the faculty. Dr. Solomon is a member of the prestigious Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Solomon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Solomon is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    7
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    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    Lutherville, MD 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    "Oliver Schein, M.D., M.P.H., is the Burton E. Grossman Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and carries a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Schein's clinical expertise is in medical and surgical conditions of the anterior segment of the eye including cataract and complications of cataract surgery, corneal scarring and corneal surgery. He is a past author of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's ""Preferred Practice Pattern"" on Cataract. Research activities are directed toward the epidemiology of major ocular diseases, ophthalmic technology assessment and outcomes research in ophthalmology. Dr. Schein received his M.D. and M.P.H. degrees from Johns Hopkins University and completed his ophthalmology residency and cornea and external eye disease fellowship at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the Wilmer faculty in 1988.". Dr. Schein is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Endophthalmitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    6
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    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Pavilion II STE 455, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry D. Jampel, M.D., M.H.S., is the Odd Fellows Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in glaucoma and serves as the medical director of Wilmer's Green Spring Station location. His research interests include evaluation of medical vs. surgical treatment of glaucoma in newly diagnosed patients and on imaging devices for the detection of glaucoma and its progression. Dr. Jampel received his M.D. degree from Yale University and his M.H.S. in health finance and management from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital and his residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. After completing a glaucoma fellowship in glaucoma at Wilmer, Dr. Jampel joined the faculty in 1988. Dr. Jampel is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jampel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Expertise in
    2
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    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
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    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Pavilion II STE 455, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish

    Sezen Karakus, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology specializing in corneal and external eye diseases, with a particular focus on ocular surface conditions in patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as Sjögren's syndrome and ocular rosacea. Her expertise also extends to corneal diseases involving abnormal sensory nerves, such as neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic corneal pain. She is skilled in performing routine and complex procedures, including cataract and intraocular lens surgeries, refractive surgeries, corneal transplants, ocular surface reconstructions and amniotic membrane transplantations. At the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine's Ocular Surface Diseases and Dry Eye Clinic, she plays an integral role as a team member, providing her clinical insights and expertise. Additionally, she serves as an ophthalmologist in the Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) program at Hopkins. This unique position allows her to address dysautonomia-related neuropathic eye pain and ocular surface diseases in patients with POTS, combining her eye specialization with a focus on this specific medical condition. As a clinician-scientist, her research revolves around ocular surface diseases. Dr. Karakus is actively investigating the role of the ocular surface microbiome in the pathogenesis of ocular rosacea. Her involvement in the NIH U24 Ocular Surface Microbiome Consortium allows her to collaborate with fellow experts in the field to standardize research methrods and develop validated protocols for studying the ocular surface microbiome. Another area of research interest for Dr. Karakus involves serological and tear biomarkers in Sjögren's disease. Through a longitudinal study, she aims to determine the utility of tissue-specific autoantibodies for early diagnosis of Sjögren's disease in patients with dry eyes. Understanding the broader impact of Sjögren's disease on the peripheral and central nervous systems is crucial, as it can manifest as severe ocular surface disease with diminished corneal sensation (neurotrophic keratitis) or intense eye pain without significant ocular surface disease (neuropathic corneal pain). Her clinical expertise and research contributions have earned Dr. Karakus recognition regionally and nationally, as evidenced by her role as a consultant in complex dry eye and ocular surface diseases. She takes pride in her dedication to advancing the understanding of ocular surface conditions and providing the best possible care for patients. By combining her specialization in corneal and external eye disease with her involvement in the POTS program and cutting-edge research on ocular surface diseases, Dr. Karakus strives to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the advancement of ophthalmology and related fields. Dr. Karakus is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Corneal Transplant.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Sinai Ophthalmology-Quarry Lake

    2700 Quarry Lake Dr Ste 180, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Abrams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Abrams is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    18
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    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    18
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    Ophthalmology

    Chesapeake Eye Care & Laser Center LLC

    826 Washington Rd Ste 200, 
    Westminster, MD 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Barber is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westminster, Maryland. Dr. Barber is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

    Expertise in
    17
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    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    17
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    Ophthalmology

    Ivan H Garcia MD PC

    2925 Lord Baltimore Dr Ste 300, 
    Windsor Mill, MD 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Garcia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Care Center

    6115 Falls Road, Suite 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy D. Polk, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology. He is affiliated with UPMC Memorial. Dr. Polk completed his fellowships at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Polk is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6569 N Charles St Ste 305, 
    Towson, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Sunness is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Sunness is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Slade LLC ASC

    10 Crossroads Dr Ste 104, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gruen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Gruen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Cataract, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Chesapeake Eye Care & Laser Center LLC

    826 Washington Rd Ste 200, 
    Westminster, MD 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Friedman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westminster, Maryland. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Sinai Ophthalmology-Quarry Lake

    2700 Quarry Lake Dr Ste 180, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Hirschbein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hirschbein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Entropion.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Sinai Ophthalmology-Quarry Lake

    2700 Quarry Lake Dr Ste 180, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Green is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Green is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Sinai Ophthalmology-Quarry Lake

    2700 Quarry Lake Dr Ste 180, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parvathy Pillai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Pillai is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Neuroretinitis, Glaucoma, and Uveitis.

    Expertise in
    9
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    Expertise in
    9
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    The Retina Care Center

    6115 Falls Road, Suite 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Lakhanpal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lakhanpal is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Krieger Eye Institute

    Baltimore, MD 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish

    Dr. Stephen S. Pappas, Jr. is native to the Washington, D.C. area and has been in medical and surgical retinal practice for over 15 years. He is committed to providing personalized and compassionate retinal care, maintaining expertise and technology to offer the latest retinal treatments, and working closely with each patient’s medical team to preserve and restore vision. Dr. Pappas holds a B.A. from Bucknell University and earned his Medical Degree from George Washington University in 1989. Following his Ophthalmology Residency at the Washington Hospital Center, he pursued and completed his Clinical Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the Retina Institute of Maryland (now known as the National Retina Institute) in Baltimore, MD, where he performed clinical research and participated in landmark clinical trials investigating both medical and surgical retinal treatments. Upon completion of his training in 1995, Dr. Pappas joined his father, one of the first fellowship-trained retina specialists in the Washington, D.C. area, in private group practice in Bethesda. In 2001, Dr. Pappas founded the Center for Retinal Diseases and Surgery, LLC, where he continues the tradition of personalized, compassionate retinal care established by his father nearly 50 years ago. Dr. Pappas is married with two children and resides in Montgomery County where he also serves as a trustee for two non-profit organizations. Recreationally, Dr. Pappas is an avid fan of his children’s sports and enjoys golf, skiing and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Learn more about Dr. Pappas by visiting his website . Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blue Cone Monochromatism, Color Blindness, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Pappas is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Edward J. Goldman M.D. P.A.

    25 Crossroads Dr Ste 412, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Goldman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Goldman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    6115 Falls Rd, Suite 333, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Robin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Robin is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Gail F Schwartz MD PA

    6565 N Charles St Ste 302, 
    Towson, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gail Schwartz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Ophthalmology

    Brull & Honig MDPA

    23 Crossroads Dr Ste 310, 
    Owings Mills, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Snyder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    Sinai Ophthalmology-Quarry Lake

    2700 Quarry Lake Dr Ste 180, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Castelbuono is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Castelbuono is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Blepharitis.

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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 Reisterstown, MD?

    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 Reisterstown, MD?

    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 Reisterstown, MD?

    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 Reisterstown, MD?

    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 Reisterstown?

    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 Reisterstown, MD?

    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 Reisterstown, MD?

    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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