- Primary CareInsurance referrals vary. It is important to ask your primary care physician the dates of the referral and the number of visits covered.
- OphthalmologyRenee Richards received her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She completed her internship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and her Residency in Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, NY. She was a fellow in strabismus at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, University of Oregon & University of Iowa.
- Laser Eye SurgeryOphthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians differ in their schooling and what they can treat and diagnose. With a license to practice medicine and surgery, an ophthalmologist can diagnose and treat all eye diseases, and perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist can also prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses. To become an ophthalmologist, one must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and at least three years of hospital-based training (residency), and fellowship training for one year.
- Eye ExamThe frequency of your eye exam will depend on your age, family history, and the condition of your eyes. Your doctor will make recommendations specifically for you.