Ophthalmology is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who undergo extensive training to care for all aspects of eye health.

What Do Ophthalmologists Do?

• Comprehensive eye exams: Check for refractive errors, eye diseases, and overall eye health.
• Medical treatment: Prescribe medications for eye conditions like glaucoma, dry eye, and allergies.
• Surgical procedures: Perform surgeries for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and other eye problems.
• Vision correction: Prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses.
• Disease prevention: Educate patients about eye health and provide preventive care.

Common Eye Conditions Treated by Ophthalmologists

• Refractive errors: Nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism
• Cataracts: Clouding of the eye's lens
• Glaucoma: Increased pressure in the eye
• Macular degeneration: Deterioration of the central part of the retina
• Diabetic retinopathy: Damage to blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes
• Dry eye: Lack of sufficient tears to lubricate the eye
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye): Inflammation of the conjunctiva
• Corneal diseases: Conditions affecting the clear front part of the eye