What is an ophthalmologist?
A physician that specializes in the care
and treatment of the eyes to help maintain good vision.
An ophthalmologist uses diagnostic tests
to identify disorders and may prescribe corrective lenses or treat
disorders either medically or surgically.
From
routine eye examination to complex ocular surgery.
A viable alternative to
glasses and contact lenses - refractive eye surgery.
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Contact Us
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Ophthalmology
- Location:
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From Visitors' Garage (Bldg 55), enter Outpatient Center(Bldg 9) on ground level. At escalator and hospital map, turn right, pass Chapel corridor and Ophthalmology/Optometry on right, across from the Library.
- Phone:
- Main:
(301) 295-0070
- DSN:
295-0070
- Appointments:
(301) 295-6289
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Toll free Out of Area Appointments
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(866) 628-9633
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Optical Shop Number
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(301) 295-0049
- Fax:
(301) 295-1481
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday thru Friday
7:30 AM
to
4:00 PM
- Appointments
- Visitor Center
- Email
- A contact OR Customer Advocate may be available for this
department.
- THE EMAIL RECIPIENT WILL NOT BE YOUR DOCTOR!
- Check FAQs
for quick answers.
- Customer Advocates do not address:
- Medical advice.
- Prescriptions.
- Appointments.
- Vendors.
- Customer Advocates do welcome:
- Suggestions or compliments.
- Helpful web site additions.
- Feedback about your recent experience at WRNMMC.
- Email the contact or Customer Advocate for
Ophthalmology
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Optimal vision
through specialized services...
| Vision correction
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Eye-test
and lens prescription. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
surgical procedures. See Laser
Vision Center for more on PRK at WRNMMC.
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| Corneal and external disease |
Corneal infections, dystrophies,
degenerations, and corneal transplantation
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| Cataracts |
Cataract surgery - state-of-the-art
surgical techniques, including phacoemulsification and small
incision (no-stitch) surgery.
"Making
a visible difference. Eye doctors perform sight-saving surgery."
The Journal, August 29, 2002. |
Glaucoma and anterior segment |
Treatment of all forms of glaucoma (congenital, primary
open angle, and angle closure glaucoma). Glaucoma surgery
may include - laser techniques (YAG, diode, and argon lasers),
anti-metabolite assisted surgery, glaucoma shunts, and cyclophotocoagulation.
"An
Eye on Glaucoma Prevention," The Journal,
March 20, 2003.
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| Oculoplastics
and orbital disorders |
Disorders of the eyelids, lacrimal (tearing) disorders,
tumors, thyroid eye disease, and fractures of the orbital
bones. Treatment may include oculoplastic surgery for eyelid
and orbital tumors and abnormalities, tearing, fractures,
etc.
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| Vitreo-retinal
conditions |
Age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular
holes, epi-retinal membranes, retinal vascular occlusions,
retinal inflammation or infection, tumors, and disorders
of the retina caused by diabetes.
Vitreo-retinal surgery - for retinal detachment, macular
hole and epi-retinal membrane. Laser treatments for diabetic
retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal holes, and retinal
vascular occlusions. Evaluation of patients with retinal
dystrophies such as retinitis pigmentosa, including electrophysiologic
testing of retinal function.
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The
Laser Vision Center
This is a new era in corrective
eye surgery. Medical technology has
created a viable alternative to glasses and contact lenses - refractive
eye surgery. PRK surgery reduces the need for glasses and contact
lenses and improves uncorrected vision safely and accurately.
This FDA-approved procedure is provided to active
duty members whose mission, performance, and personal safety would
be most enhanced.
WRNMMC’s Laser Vision Center is staffed by
specially trained physicians and technicians who use the most up-to-date,
state-of-the-art procedures and equipment for PRK surgery. The center
is one of only three in the Navy for corneal refractive surgery.
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