Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology: Ophthalmology is the medical speciality focused on the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of problems with the eyes and visual system.

The Ophthalmologist: An ophthalmologist is a medical  doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems.

Diseases treated by The Ophthalmologist:

• Cataract

• Retinal Diseases like Macular Degeneration

• Refractory Problems like Long sightedness or short sightedness

• Glaucoma

• Dry eye

• Diabetic Retinopathy

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