Richards Maureen S MD

An Ophthalmologist is an eye M.D., a medical doctor who is specialized in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologist are trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. They may also be involved in eye research. After 4 years of medical school and a year of internship, every ophthalmologist spends a minimum of 3 years of residency hospital-based training in ophthalmology. During residency, the eye M.D. receives special training in all aspects of eye care, including prevention, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases. An ophthalmologist may spend an additional year or two in training in a sub specialty, that is, a specific area of eye care.