What is the meaning of ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is an eye care specialist . Unlike optometrists and opticians, ophthalmologists are doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO) with specific training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

What are three conditions an ophthalmologist might treat?

Ophthalmologists specialize in treating eye health problems, such as dry eye syndrome, eyelid conditions such as blepharitis and styes, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma or macular degeneration .

What's the difference between an ophthalmologist and a regular eye doctor?

Opticians are technicians who fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision-correcting devices. Optometrists examine, diagnose, and treat patients' eyes. Ophthalmologists are eye doctors who perform medical and surgical treatments for eye conditions .

Dr. Richard Ou, MD | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX

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Dr. Richard Ou, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.They specialize in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Ou, completed a residency at Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA. Patients rated Dr. Ou an average 4.3 star rating.

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Houston Eye Associates

in Houston, TX with other offices in Sugar Land, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Drusen along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ou's Office Locations

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Houston Eye Associates
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 220, Houston, TX 77082 Directions Phone Icon (281) 493-1733
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Houston Eye Associates
1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Directions Phone Icon (281) 565-2020
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Houston Eye Associates
915 Gessner Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77024 Directions Phone Icon (713) 467-6474
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Houston Eye Associates
915 Gessner Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77024 Directions Phone Icon (281) 493-1733
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Houston Eye Associates
1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Directions Phone Icon (281) 493-1733
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7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 804, Houston, TX 77074 Directions Phone Icon (713) 777-6123

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Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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English, Spanish

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Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA

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Baylor College of Medicine

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Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Richard Ou, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Richard Ou, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ou is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Richard Ou, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Ou accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Richard Ou, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Ou has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Richard Ou, MD work with?

Dr. Ou works at Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX with other offices in Sugar Land, TX. View the full addresses on Dr. Ou’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Richard Ou, MD treats?

Dr. Ou has seen patients for Drusen, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ou on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Richard Ou, MD speak?

Dr. Ou speaks Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Ou, MD in reviews?

38 patients have reviewed Dr. Ou. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ou.

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Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ou, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ou appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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