Dr. Rafael Trespalacios is an ophthalmologist practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Trespalacios specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Trespalacios can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Trespalacios can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.