Directory of top Ophthalmologists in Salisbury, North Carolina, USA
Taxonomy Code 207W00000X
The directory of Ophthalmologists in Salisbury, North Carolina was last updated 6/30/2024
Melissa Ledbetter1701 WALKER ST, SALISBURY, NC Telephone Number: (704)-762-6182 Case Management Agency |
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Ophthalmologists
Taxonomy Code 207W00000X
Classification: Ophthalmology
Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007.
http://www.abop.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.
