Your Vision is our Focus. At The Eye Center Group, we are committed to providing our patients excellence in eye care. We offer patients comprehensive eye care including specialized medical, surgical and vision care. Our doctors who specialize in the medical and surgical field of eye care are ophthalmologists. Many of The Eye Center Group ophthalmologists have additional training in a particular area of the eye and are fellowship trained subspecialists. Having such high caliber of specialists is very unique to the communities we serve because this type of care is usually found only in larger cities. [ back to top ]

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What is an Ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the prevention of eye disease and injury. The ophthalmologist is a specialist who is qualified by lengthy medical education, training, and is licensed by a state regulatory board to practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmologist's training includes 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of general residency, and an additional 3 years of ophthalmology residency. Finally, some ophthalmologists also complete additional training in a subspeciality area of ophthalmology to become fellowship trained, which takes 1-2 years to complete.

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The Eye Center Group Ophthalmologists and Specialties

Cataracts Michael J. Hodkin, M.D. Kevin T. Scripture, M.D. Thomas J. Chowattukunnel, M.D Michael J. Scanameo, M.D, F.A.C.S. J. Rex Parent, M.D. LASIK Laser Refractive Surgery Michael J. Hodkin, M.D. Kevin T. Scripture, M.D. Michael J. Scanameo, M.D, F.A.C.S. J. Rex Parent, M.D. Retina and Vitreous Diseases Jeffrey S. Rapkin, M.D. Rita Singh, M.D.

Glaucoma Kevin T. Scripture, M.D. Michael J. Hodkin, M.D. Thomas J. Chowattukunnel, M.D. Michael J. Scanameo, M.D, F.A.C.S. J. Rex Parent, M.D. Cornea Michael J. Hodkin, M.D. Oculoplastics & Cosmetic Eye Surgery Lynnette M. Watkins, M.D., M.B.A, F.A.C.S.

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On-Site Surgicenters Most surgeries at The Eye Center Group are performed at our very own surgery centers. We have three surgery centers, located at the Muncie, Richmond, and Marion Eye Centers, which are fully equipped with modern equipment, certified nurses, and convenient and comforting amenities. The convenience of having these surgery centers on site allows patients to come to our centers for uninterrupted service and top quality care. Patients can have all their exams and surgery in one facility, rather than having to make multiple appointments and travel time to the hospital. [ back to top ]

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