Where can i look for a good doctor, certified :), and how do i go about looking for one.....?
2006-09-21 15:58:15 · 7 answers · asked by emmarck 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It depends on where you live. Every country/state has a certifiying body that you can check. For US check out www. aao.org. You can also ask referrals from your GP or Family Physician. Also from your insurance co because they only usually accredit certified doctors.
2006-09-23 21:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by dorris r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intense eye pain may be what is called an eye migraine, and may not have anything to do with the eye at all. Ask her if her vision changed (like black and white spots or a geometric pattern clouding her vision for 5-15 minutes). If so, this may be a sign she needs to be checked for high insulin (hyperinsulinemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). www.hufa.org has some basic info on low blood sugar, including a list of symptoms that can also be due to that condition.
2006-09-21 23:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a medical school nearby-- they may be affiliated with a specialist Eye Institute-- The eye doc if he just checks eyes for vision problems and prescribes glasses may not have the knowledge. Agree with most of the other answers-- but my eyes are very precious to me-- I'll go for the knowledge and make sure it isn't REALLY serious--
I give you all the luck I can-- and some prayers, too.
2006-09-22 11:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by omajust 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your concern is that serious I would reccommend taking her to an opthomologist rather than an optomotrist. Opthmologists have been through medical school and done several years of post doctoral training. You can find a board certified opthmologist through their societies web site linked below.
2006-09-21 23:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
definitely get another opinion but stay in the same field. Call her insurance company for their list, call the state accrediting organization, etc. to find the proper referral. Also, pick up the phone book, there are many good doctors out there.
2006-09-21 23:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by drpsholder 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be sinusitus or blockage of sinus drainage-check ent doctors. Mensch17 cant even spell Ophthalmologist correctly. Maybe he should see an optometrist, or just stop giving advice. Best.
2006-09-22 10:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fredric d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has intense eye pain tell her to go see an optometrist and tell her to get referred to an eye specialist if she wants a second opinion!! tell her not to wait your eyes are very important you only get one set!!! Good Luck!!!!
2006-09-21 23:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by Ash W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋