Top Ophthalmologists in Staples, TX

James E Pickett III, MD
Central Texas Medical Center
1300 Wonder World Dr
Ste A
San Marcos, TX 78666
  • Ophthalmology
  • 27 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • 3 star medical school
Rex W Cole, MD
Balcones Eye Center
14500 Ranch Road 12
Ste 8
Wimberley, TX 78676
  • Ophthalmology
  • 44 years experience
  • Top Doctor
  • 4 star hospital
  • 4 star medical school
Jonathan R Welch, MD
Balcones Eye Center
14500 Ranch Road 12
Ste 8
Wimberley, TX 78676
  • Ophthalmology
  • 5 years experience
  • 4 star medical school
What are Ophthalmology Doctors?

An ophthalmologist is a physician who is specially trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the eyes and vision. These doctors are experts on the complicated anatomy of the eye and are trained to treat eye diseases through both medical and surgical methods.

Some common conditions that ophthalmologists treat are cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and amblyopia. In addition, ophthalmologists can provide prescriptions for eye glasses and contact lenses and perform LASIK surgery and other corrective surgeries for refractive errors like myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia.

The area of Staples, TX has a population of approximately 168 people. There are 3 ophthalmologists near Staples, which gives it a ratio of 1 ophthalmologist per 56 residents or a ratio of 1 ophthalmologist per 23 households. There are 68 households in Staples.