An Ophthalmologistis a medical doctor (M.D.) who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery.  We are trained extensively in common and rare eye diseases.  Many ophthalmologists are also involved in scientific research into the causes and cures for eye diseases and vision problems.  They are different from optometrists (O.D.) and opticians.

In addition to four years of medical school and one year of internship, every Eye M.D. spends a minimum of three years of residency (hospital-based training) in ophthalmology. During residency, Eye M.D.s receive special training in all aspects of eye care, including prevention, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases.

Often, an Eye M.D. spends an additional one to two years in a fellowship training in a subspecialty, that is, a specific area of eye care (for example, glaucoma or corneal surgery.)  All of our doctors have completed a fellowship.

All physicians at Achieve Eye and Laser Specialists are board certified. A board certified Eye M.D. has passed a rigorous multi-part examination given by the American Board of Ophthalmology designed to assess knowledge, experience and skills.