Optometrists in Altavista, Virginia

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Dr. David Alan West Sr., O.D.


Optometrist
505 7th St, Altavista, VA - 24517
434-369-5092     434-369-5092
About Eye Doctors: Optometrist: are the primary health care professionals for the eye. They examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Doctors of optometry (ODs) are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
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Ophthalmologists is a physician who specializes in eye and vision care. He/she is medically trained to deliver total eye care: primary, secondary and tertiary (i.e., vision services, contact lenses, eye examinations, medical eye care and surgical eye care), diagnose general diseases of the body and treat ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. Patients having eye problems like bulging of one or both eyes; dark curtain or veil that blocks vision; decreased vision, even if temporary; distorted vision; double vision; excess tearing; eyelid abnormalities; family history of eye disease; halos (colored circles around lights); injury to the eye; loss of peripheral (side) vision; misaligned eyes; new floaters (black "strings" or specks in the vision) and/or flashes of light; pain in the eye; thyroid disease-related eye problems (Graves' disease); unusual red eye; high blood pressure related eye problems; diabetes mellitus related eye problems; HIV or AIDS patients who can have eye problem in future need to consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible to save their sight.
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