Top Ophthalmologists in Fort Defiance, VA

Paul S Mcconnell, MD
Augusta Eye Associates PLC
1500 Commerce Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
  • Ophthalmology
  • 3 years experience
  • Board certified
  • 3 star hospital
Peter B Richardson, MD
Augusta Eye Associates PLC
17 N Medical Park Dr
Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Ophthalmology
  • 34 years experience
  • 3 star hospital
Rachna D Patel, MD
Augusta Eye Associates PLC
70 Medical Center Cir
Ste 114
Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Ophthalmology
  • 15 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
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 Fort Defiance, VA has a population of approximately 904 people. There are 3 ophthalmologists near Fort Defiance, which gives it a ratio of 1 ophthalmologist per 301 residents or a ratio of 1 ophthalmologist per 118 households. There are 354 households in Fort Defiance.