What Does a Ophthalmology Do?
Ophthalmologists Diagnose and Treat Injuries, Infections, Diseases, and Disorders of the Eye. Treatments Can Include Medication Taken Orally (By Mouth) or...
Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat injuries, infections, diseases, and disorders of the eye. Treatments can include medication taken orally (by mouth) or topically (in the eye), surgery, cryotherapy (freeze treatment), and chemotherapy (chemical treatment).
Why would you see an ophthalmologist?
You may need an ophthalmologist if you have a pre-existing eye condition or a new eye problem that requires advanced care or surgery. If you are one of the nearly 25 million Americans with cataracts or 2.7 million people in the country with glaucoma, you need an ophthalmologist rather than an optometrist.
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Optometrists are eye care professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment and management of vision changes. An optometrist is not a medical doctor. ... An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
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